| Language | Family | Form for MEAL | Gloss for MEAL | Form for RICE | Gloss for RICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Japonic | gohan | MEAL | gohan | RICE |
| Southern Kam | Tai-Kadai | qâu.31 | MEAL | qâu.31 | RICE |
| Lakkia | Tai-Kadai | (in.3 tən.5) kou.3 | MEAL | kou.3 | RICE |
| Tai Lü | Tai-Kadai | xau.3 (xa:p.8 nɨŋ.6) | MEAL | xau.3 | RICE |
| Chadong | Tai-Kadai | u.4 | MEAL | u.4 | RICE |
| Sui | Tai-Kadai | ʔau.4 | MEAL | ʔau.4 | RICE |
| Nung-Ninbei | Tai-Kadai | khau.3 | MEAL | khau.3 | RICE |
| Pear | Austroasiatic | pɔm | MEAL | pɔm | RICE |
| Hlai (Baoting variety) | Tai-Kadai | tha.2 | MEAL | tha.2 | RICE |
| Keme (Kemie variety) | Austroasiatic | up.53 | MEAL | up.53 | RICE |
| Mulam | Tai-Kadai | hu.3 | MEAL | hu.3 | RICE |