makunouchi bento; box lunch with rice and assorted side dishes
Abbreviation of 幕の内弁当. A classic boxed lunch containing rice and a variety of small side dishes (fish, meat, vegetables).
See also: 幕の内弁当
I bought a makunouchi bento at the station and got on the Shinkansen.
intermission; interlude between acts
Refers to the break between acts in a theatrical performance, especially traditional Japanese theater like kabuki.
The audience left their seats during the intermission.