n. a room used for dining. In a residence, it usually contains a dining table and some furniture, such as a buffet or sideboard, for storing tableware and dining utensils. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
[ぜん, zen](n) (1) small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); (2) (See 御膳) meal; food; serving; (ctr) (3) counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks; (P)#16822[Add to Longdo]