The kanji 飯 primarily represents "cooked rice" or "food." It signifies the staple food in many cultures, particularly in East Asia. It can also broadly refer to a meal or a dish. This kanji evokes images of nourishment, sustenance, and the essential act of eating.

・On-yomi (音読み): はん (han) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): めし (meshi)

⚫︎ ご飯（ごはん） Translation: Cooked rice; meal; food. ⚫︎ 朝ご飯（あさごはん） Translation: Breakfast. ⚫︎ 昼ご飯（ひるごはん） Translation: Lunch.