もの

tabemono
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. food
2. meal

Notes

The term '食べ物' is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to food in general. It is a basic vocabulary word often taught in beginner Japanese language courses.

Examples

私はものきです。

Watashi wa tabemono ga suki desu.

I like food.

ものいにきます。

Tabemono o kai ni ikimasu.

I am going to buy food.

あたらしいものためしてみたいです。

Atarashii tabemono o tameshite mitai desu.

I want to try new food.