ライス
Meanings
1
rice (Western-style, on a plate)
Refers to cooked rice served in a Western-style meal, typically on a plate rather than in a bowl. Contrasts with ご飯, which is the general term for rice or a meal.
See also: ライスカレー
I ordered a hamburger steak with rice for lunch.
Rice curry is a classic Japanese Western-style dish.
Usage patterns
- ライスを大盛りにするto order a large portion of rice
I asked for a large serving of rice.
- ライスにカレーをかけるto pour curry over the rice
I poured plenty of curry over the rice and ate it.
- ライスのお替わりa refill of rice
Refills of rice are free at this restaurant.
- ライスを注文するto order rice (as a side)
I ordered a hamburger steak with rice.