This is the 1998th most frequent Korean word.

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Cooked rice; meal.


In this sentence, '밥' is used to mean 'cooked rice' which is a staple food in Korean cuisine.

엄마가 밥을 해 주셨어요.

Mom cooked rice for me.


Here, '밥' is used more generally to refer to a 'meal' or 'food' in the context of having lunch.

우리 점심으로 밥 먹을까요?

Shall we have a meal for lunch?


In this context, '밥' refers to the portion of rice accompanying other dishes, emphasizing its presence in Korean meals.

반찬과 함께 먹는 밥이 정말 맛있어요.

The rice eaten with side dishes is really delicious.