meshi
Meshi (飯) is a Japanese noun meaning meal or food, especially cooked rice. It is casual and informal, commonly used in everyday conversation. The more formal term for a meal is gohan (御飯).
Etymology and usage: The term derives from the kanji 飯, which originally meant cooked rice, the staple
Connotations and contexts: Meshi is widely heard in dialogue among friends and family, in manga and anime,
Notes: The word appears in many compound forms and expressions in Japanese, and is a common element