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How to say Eat In Japanese?

KanjiHiragana
食べるたべる
Pronunciation: Taberu
How to Say It Outloud: Tah-beh-roo
Usage: Common term used to indicate the action of eating
Example Sentence Japanese:私はご飯を食べる。
Example Sentence English:I eat rice.
Hiragana
くう
Pronunciation: Kuu
How to Say It Outloud: Koo
Usage: Informal, rough term for eating, often used by men
Example Sentence Japanese:あいつはいつもたくさん食う。
Example Sentence English:He always eats a lot.
KanjiHiragana
食するしょくする
Pronunciation: Shokusuru
How to Say It Outloud: Sho-koo-soo-roo
Usage: Formal term for eating, often used in high-end restaurants or written language
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は高級な料理を食する。
Example Sentence English:He eats high-end cuisine.
KanjiHiragana
召し上がるめしあがる
Pronunciation: Meshiagaru
How to Say It Outloud: Meh-shee-ah-gah-roo
Usage: Honorific term used for other people's eating
Example Sentence Japanese:どうぞお召し上がりください。
Example Sentence English:Please help yourself to the food.
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