What is "gohan"

is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama. Gohan is introduced as the first son of the protagonist Goku, and his wife Chi-Chi, in chapter #196 , first published in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on October 24, 1988. Chi-Chi is a strict and protective mother to Gohan, forcing him to focus on his studies and forbidding him from practicing martial arts. However, due to the various threats to the Earth, she reluctantly allows him to fight, with him ultimately becoming one of the strongest characters in the series. Gohan has been well received by both fans and critics, the latter usually citing the character's growth from his initial appearance to his defeat of Cell.

Gohan may refer to:

• Gohan River, tributary of the Olt River, Romania
• Japanese word (御飯 ごはん) meaning meal or cooked rice
• Son Gohan, a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series
• Grandpa Gohan, Gohan's great grandfather