Japanese for Kids · Level 15
90 words
Japanese word
軽食
Pronunciation
Romajikeishoku
Meaning
- nounsnack
Example
午後に軽食を食べます。go go ni kei shoku o ta be ma su
I eat a snack in the afternoon.
More examples
休み時間に軽食を用意します。yasu mi ji kan ni kei shoku o yō i shi ma su
I prepare a snack during recess.
Core concept
Refers to a small amount of simple food eaten instead of or between full meals.
Common phrases
軽食を食べるkei shoku o ta be ru
eat a snack
軽食を取るkei shoku o to ru
have a snack
Similar words
おやつoyatsu: Food eaten between regular meals, usually in a small amount.
Definition in Japanese
少量で簡単に食べられる食事や食べ物。shō ryō de kan tan ni ta be ra re ru shoku ji ya ta be mono
Word origin
Combines 軽 (kei, "light") and 食 (shoku, "food"), describing food that is not a full meal.
Usage tips
- 軽食 (keishoku) can include a sandwich, rice ball, or salad, so it covers more than one particular kind of snack.
Other meanings
- light mealnoun
- refreshmentsnoun