Japanese symbol for “snack”
スナック
スナック
Romaji: sunakku
snack; light meal
In Japanese, snack is スナック (sunakku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n snack; light meal
- n snack bar (usu. an establishment that serves alcohol)
- n snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
Other Japanese words for “snack”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 軽食 | けいしょく keishoku | light meal; snack; refreshments |
| 摘み | つまみ tsumami | snack (to have with a drink); side dish |
| 突き出し | つきだし tsukidashi | hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; snack (served with a drink) |
| 摘み物 | つまみもの tsumamimono | snack (to have with a drink); side dish |
| お摘み | おつまみ otsumami | snack (to have with a drink); side dish |
See also: Chinese symbol for “snack”.
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