It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: お菓子
Meaning: “snack” or “sweets.”
It refers to small, non-essential foods that are often eaten between meals or as a treat.
Examples
- お菓子を食べる eat a snack
- お菓子だから、甘い。 Because it is candy, it is sweet.
- お菓子を袋に詰める。 We pack sweets into a bag.
- このお菓子は要冷蔵だ These cakes must be refrigerated.
- ポップコーンのお菓子 popcorn snack
- お菓子を食べ過ぎるな。 Don’t eat too many snacks.
- お客様にお菓子を頂いた。 We received some sweets from our customer.
- お菓子のおまけを集める。 I collect free gifts that come inside boxes of sweets.
- バスケットに入ったお菓子 basket of sweets
- お菓子をおいしく食べます。 I enjoy the sweets.