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bento heating service; warming up boxed meals
A service offered at convenience stores where staff will heat up your purchased bento or food items in a microwave.
お弁当、温めますか？
Would you like me to heat up your bento?
Standard question from convenience store staff
お弁当温めは結構です。
I don't need the bento heated, thanks.
コンビニでお弁当を買ったら温めてもらえる。
When you buy a bento at a convenience store, they can heat it up for you.
お弁当温め is a standard convenience store service in Japan.
COMMON PHRASES:
- 「お弁当、温めますか？」(Would you like your bento heated?)
- 「お願いします」(Yes, please)
- 「結構です」(No, thank you)
NOTE:
- This service is typically free at convenience stores.
- Some items have heating instructions printed on the packaging.