noun
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
駅で幕の内を買って新幹線に乗った。
I bought a makunouchi bento at the station and got on the Shinkansen.
noun
makuuchi; top division of professional sumo
Sumo term. The highest division of professional sumo wrestlers. Also written 幕内.
See also: 幕内
彼は幕の内力士として活躍している。
He is active as a makuuchi wrestler.
noun
intermission; interlude between acts
Refers to the break between acts in a theatrical performance, especially traditional Japanese theater like kabuki.
幕の内に観客は席を立った。
The audience left their seats during the intermission.