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bowl; topped rice bowl
Kanji 2083

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Synopsis

Do you primarily associate “donburi” with food? This essay initially punctures that misconception, then plunges into the world of topped rice bowls. Find out what’s in a “viper” rice bowl, a “strangers” rice bowl, and a “civilization” rice bowl. Also see what a mother-daughter rice bowl represents. And learn what a “big serving of the head” means if you order a rice bowl.

Revision history:

Jan. 31, 2021:

pp. 1, 11, 12, 15, and 17: I had defined 牛丼 as "sliced beef and usually vegetables on rice." I changed that to reflect that the vegetable is typically onion.

p. 3: I had said that instant noodles (typically udon or soba) are sold in Styrofoam containers. Actually, ramen is sold that way most often. I rewrote the sentence, omitting any mention of udon and soba.

Jan. 15, 2021: Originally published.

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