| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| お菓子 | おかし |
Pronunciation: okashi
How to Say It Outloud: o-ka-shi
Usage: General term for snacks, sweets, and confectioneries.
Example Sentence Japanese:
毎日, お菓子を食べすぎないように気をつけています。
毎日, お菓子を食べすぎないように気をつけています。Example Sentence English:I'm careful not to eat too many snacks every day.
I'm careful not to eat too many snacks every day.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 間食 | かんしょく |
Pronunciation: kanshoku
How to Say It Outloud: kan-sho-ku
Usage: Refers to snacks eaten between meals.
Example Sentence Japanese:健康のために間食を控えています。
健康のために間食を控えています。Example Sentence English:I am reducing my snacking for my health.
I am reducing my snacking for my health.| Kanji | Katakana |
|---|---|
| スナック | スナック |
Pronunciation: sunakku
How to Say It Outloud: su-nak-ku
Usage: Katakana version of 'snack,' often used to refer to packaged snacks.
Example Sentence Japanese:コンビニでスナックを買いました。
コンビニでスナックを買いました。Example Sentence English:I bought a snack at the convenience store.
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