Japanese word

おかわり

Pronunciation

Romajiokawari

Meaning

  • nounsecond helping, another helping

Example

ご飯をおかわりします。go han o o ka wa ri shi ma su

I will have a second helping of rice.

Illustration for おかわり (second helping)

More examples

給食をおかわりします。kyū shoku o o ka wa ri shi ma su

I get another helping of school lunch.

おかずをおかわりしたいです。o ka zu o o ka wa ri shi ta i de su

I would like a second helping of the side dishes.

Core concept

Centers on getting an additional serving that continues the same meal rather than starting a separate order.

Common phrases

  • おかわりをするo ka wa ri o su ru

    have a second helping

  • おかわりを頼むo ka wa ri o tano mu

    ask for a second helping

Similar words

追加tsuika: An extra amount or item added to what is already provided.

Definition in Japanese

同じ食事や飲み物を、さらにもう一度もらうこと。ona ji shoku ji ya no mi mono o sa ra ni mō ichi do mo ra u ko to

Word origin

The noun おかわり (okawari) consists of お (o, "polite prefix") and 代わり (kawari, "replacement"), a noun related to 代わる (kawaru, "to replace").

Usage tips

  • A server may ask おかわりは? (okawari wa?) as a short question, leaving the food or drink being offered understood from context.

Other meanings

  • refillnoun

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