A bento box is like a lunchbox that has different compartments for different kinds of food. You know how when you eat lunch at school or work, you usually have to take a big bag full of different containers or bags with your sandwich, fruit, and snacks? Well, a bento box makes it easier!
It's like a special lunchbox with small containers inside. You can put the main dish like rice or noodles in one container, fruits and vegetables in another, and snacks in another. And these containers fit neatly in the box, so you don't have to carry separate bags or containers.
Bento boxes originally come from Japan, where people would make their own lunches and take them to work or school. They would usually make them look very pretty, too, with different colors and shapes, and put them together almost like a puzzle.
Nowadays, bento boxes are popular all over the world, and you can find them in many different shapes and sizes. Some bento boxes even come with special tools to make cute shapes out of your food, or little dividers to keep everything nicely organized.
So, a bento box is like a special lunchbox with different compartments to keep your food separated and organized. It makes taking your lunch to school or work a lot easier, and often more fun too!