meal vs rice ball in Korean

식사vs주먹밥

meal

식사meal

식사 means a meal, or the act of eating a meal. It is a polite, common word you can use for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You will often hear it in daily conversation, for example when asking if someone has eaten.

When to use meal
rice ball

주먹밥rice ball

주먹밥 means a rice ball, a simple food made by shaping rice into a small ball or triangle. People often eat it as a quick meal, snack, or lunch. You can buy it at stores or make it at home.

When to use rice ball

How they differ

meal (식사) and rice ball (주먹밥) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “meal” when 식사 means a meal, or the act of eating a meal. It is a polite, common word you can use for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You will often hea… Use “rice ball” when 주먹밥 means a rice ball, a simple food made by shaping rice into a small ball or triangle. People often eat it as a quick meal, snack, or l…