Lingakuおやつ
Frequency rank: 6,547. – 6,554.
- between-meal snackword usually written using kana alone
- mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon teaword usually written using kana alonesee also 八つ時
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- between-meal snack
- mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
This refers to a light food item eaten between meals, often to satisfy hunger temporarily.
This meaning indicates a specific time for a light meal or refreshment, typically around 3 PM, and is often associated with a social context or break time.
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Example sentences
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Some kids start to carry on at a supermarket when they are not allowed to buy some candy or other treat.
Saburo snatched up all the snacks that were sitting on the table.
You can't be hungry. You had a snack a few minutes ago.