noun
General term for the midday meal, often implying a Western-style or casual meal. Can be used in compounds like ランチタイム (lunchtime).
今日は同僚とランチに行った。
I went to lunch with a colleague today.
ランチの後、少し散歩しましょう。
Let's take a short walk after lunch.
noun
lunch set; plate lunch; single-plate lunch
Refers to a Western-style set meal served on a single plate, commonly offered at restaurants during lunch hours. Typical in casual dining and cafes.
このカフェのランチはサラダとスープが付いてお得です。
This cafe's lunch set is a good deal, with salad and soup included.
日替わりランチはハンバーグでした。
Today's lunch special was a hamburger steak plate.