English–Japanese
“appetite” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishokuyoku
Example
暑い日は食欲がありません。atsu i hi wa shoku yoku ga a ri ma se n
I have no appetite on hot days.
How to say “appetite” in Japanese
“Appetite” in Japanese is 食欲 (shokuyoku).
Describes the desire for food as a bodily feeling that can rise or fade with physical condition.
Example sentences with 食欲
昼食の前にお菓子を食べると、食欲が落ちます。chū shoku no mae ni o ka shi o ta be ru to shoku yoku ga o chi ma su
If I eat snacks before lunch, I lose my appetite.
Tips for using 食欲
- In everyday Japanese, 食欲 (shokuyoku) commonly appears with ある (aru) or ない (nai), as in 食欲がない (shokuyoku ga nai) for having no appetite.