How to Say ‘Your food’ in Japanese
あなたのごはん
anata no gohan
[ah-nah-tah no goh-hahn]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Calling someone あなた can sound distant or rude between adults, so people usually use names instead. Addressing a pet this way is fine and sounds gently scolding.
Phrase Breakdown
あなた
anata
[ah-nah-tah]
you
Pronoun meaning “you.” In Japanese it can sound direct/rude; often avoided by using the person’s name/title instead.
あなたはどう思いますか。
What do you think?
の
no
[no]
of; 's
A particle linking nouns, often showing type or belonging, as in indoor seat.
店内の席が希望です。
An indoor seat is my preference.
ごはん
gohan
[goh-hahn]
rice; meal; cooked rice
Everyday word for “meal” (breakfast/lunch/dinner) or “cooked rice,” depending on context.
ごはんをつくります。
I make a meal.
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