給食

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 給食 and read きゅうしょく, it denotes a meal provided systematically by a school or institution.
• Basic usage: It is used for the day's lunch menu and classroom routines at mealtime.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not a packed lunch
  • The institution supplies the meal rather than the individual bringing it.