間食
When you're learning Japanese, you'll find that 「間食」 (かんしょく - kanshoku) is a useful word for talking about snacks. It refers to eating something between your main meals, like having a little bite in the afternoon. It's a common term to use, whether you're talking about a small treat or just a light meal to tide you over until dinner. Understanding this word helps you describe your eating habits more naturally in Japanese.
間食 في 30 ثانية
- Snack
- Food between meals
- Light meal
§ Using 間食 at Work, School, and in the News
Alright, let's talk about where you'll actually encounter the word 間食 (kanshoku) in real-life Japanese. It's not just a textbook word; it's used in everyday conversations, at school, in the office, and even in news reports, especially those related to health or lifestyle.
Understanding these contexts will help you use 間食 naturally and understand it when you hear it.
§ In the Workplace
In a Japanese office, 間食 often comes up in discussions about health, productivity, or even casual chat among colleagues. While many Japanese companies have strict rules about eating at desks, taking a small snack break in a designated area or during lunch can be common.
午後の間食は集中力を高めるのに役立つかもしれません。
- Hint
- An afternoon snack might help improve concentration.
You might also hear it in a more formal context, like a company health seminar:
健康的な間食の選択が重要です。
- Hint
- Choosing healthy snacks is important.
§ In a School Setting
For students, 間食 is a common topic. Teachers might discuss it in the context of healthy eating habits, or students might talk about their own snacking preferences. Many schools have rules about when and where students can eat snacks.
テスト勉強中の間食は、チョコレートがいいと聞きました。
- Hint
- I heard that chocolate is good for snacking while studying for a test.
学校では間食が禁止されています。
- Hint
- Snacking is prohibited at school.
§ In News and Media
When you see 間食 in the news, it's typically in articles about health, diet, or food trends. Journalists and experts use it to discuss the impact of snacking on health, recommend healthy snack options, or report on new snack products.
健康的な間食習慣が、生活習慣病の予防に繋がると言われています。
- Hint
- It is said that healthy snacking habits lead to the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases.
最新の調査によると、若者の間食頻度が増加傾向にあります。
- Hint
- According to the latest survey, the frequency of snacking among young people is increasing.
By seeing 間食 in these different contexts, you can get a better feel for its usage. It's a practical word that you'll hear and read often, so make sure you're comfortable with it!
حقيقة ممتعة
The character '間' also appears in words like '時間' (jikan, time) and '人間' (ningen, human being), both implying 'space between.'
دليل النطق
- Mispronouncing the 'u' at the end as a full vowel instead of a shortened, almost silent sound.
مستوى الصعوبة
Common kanji, straightforward.
Common kanji, straightforward.
Simple pronunciation.
Clear pronunciation.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Particles: 'に' to indicate time or frequency when snacking. For example, '三時に間食をします' (I snack at three o'clock).
三時に間食をします。 (I snack at three o'clock.)
Verbs: 'する' (to do) is commonly used with '間食' to form '間食をする' (to snack). For example, '毎日間食をしています' (I snack every day).
毎日間食をしています。 (I snack every day.)
Adjectives: '甘い' (sweet) or 'しょっぱい' (salty) are often used to describe the type of snack. For example, '甘い間食が好きです' (I like sweet snacks).
甘い間食が好きです。 (I like sweet snacks.)
Quantifiers: '少し' (a little) or 'たくさん' (a lot) can modify the amount of snacking. For example, '少し間食を食べます' (I eat a little snack).
少し間食を食べます。 (I eat a little snack.)
Conjunctions: 'でも' (but) can be used to contrast snacking habits. For example, '健康のために間食を減らしたいです、でもなかなかできません' (I want to reduce snacking for my health, but I can't quite do it).
健康のために間食を減らしたいです、でもなかなかできません。 (I want to reduce snacking for my health, but I can't quite do it.)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
私は午後におにぎりを間食します。
I snack on an onigiri in the afternoon.
子供はよく果物を間食に食べます。
Children often eat fruit as a snack.
彼はチョコレートを間食するのが好きです。
He likes to snack on chocolate.
図書館で静かに間食をします。
I quietly snack in the library.
今日の私の間食はクッキーです。
My snack today is a cookie.
彼女はいつも小さい間食を持っています。
She always has a small snack.
運動の後で何か間食が欲しいです。
I want some snack after exercising.
夜遅くの間食は良くないです。
Late night snacking is not good.
ダイエット中ですが、どうしても間食がやめられません。
I'm on a diet, but I just can't stop snacking.
子供のおやつは、栄養バランスを考えた間食にしています。
For my child's snacks, I choose nutritionally balanced options.
仕事の合間の間食で、気分転換になります。
Snacking during work breaks helps me clear my head.
健康のために、夜遅くの間食は控えるようにしています。
For my health, I try to avoid late-night snacking.
ついつい、テレビを見ながら間食してしまいます。
I tend to snack while watching TV.
小腹が空いたら、軽めの間食を摂るようにしています。
When I'm a little hungry, I try to have a light snack.
間食は控えめにしないと、すぐに太ってしまいます。
If I don't control my snacking, I'll gain weight quickly.
ストレスが溜まると、無性に甘いものが間食したくなります。
When I'm stressed, I get an irresistible craving for sweet snacks.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
"間食をとる (kanshyoku o toru)"
To have a snack.
午後に間食をとりますか？ (Gogo ni kanshyoku o torimasu ka?) - Will you have a snack in the afternoon?
neutral"間食を控える (kanshyoku o hikaeru)"
To refrain from snacking.
ダイエットのために間食を控えています。(Daietto no tame ni kanshyoku o hikaete imasu.) - I'm refraining from snacking for my diet.
neutral"間食がやめられない (kanshyoku ga yamerarenai)"
Can't stop snacking.
最近、間食がやめられなくて困っています。(Saikin, kanshyoku ga yamerarenakute komatte imasu.) - Lately, I can't stop snacking and it's bothering me.
informal"間食が多い (kanshyoku ga ooi)"
To snack a lot.
彼は間食が多いので、いつも何か食べている。(Kare wa kanshyoku ga ooi node, itsumo nanika tabete iru.) - He snacks a lot, so he's always eating something.
neutral"間食を減らす (kanshyoku o herasu)"
To reduce snacking.
健康のために間食を減らそうと思います。(Kenkou no tame ni kanshyoku o herasou to omoimasu.) - I think I'll reduce snacking for my health.
neutral"間食抜き (kanshyoku nuki)"
Without snacks; no snacking.
今日は間食抜きで頑張ります。(Kyou wa kanshyoku nuki de ganbarimasu.) - I'll do my best without snacking today.
neutral"間食タイム (kanshyoku taimu)"
Snack time.
午後3時は私の間食タイムです。(Gogo san-ji wa watashi no kanshyoku taimu desu.) - 3 PM is my snack time.
informal"おやつ間食 (oyatsu kanshyoku)"
Snack (often implies something sweet or casual).
子供たちがおやつ間食を楽しんでいます。(Kodomotachi ga oyatsu kanshyoku o tanoshinde imasu.) - The children are enjoying their snack.
neutral"夜間食 (yakan-shoku)"
Late-night snack.
夜間食は太る原因になりますよ。(Yakan-shoku wa futoru gen'in ni narimasu yo.) - Late-night snacks can cause weight gain.
neutral"間食癖 (kanshyoku-guse)"
Snacking habit.
彼は間食癖があるので、いつもお菓子を持ち歩いている。(Kare wa kanshyoku-guse ga aru node, itsumo okashi o mochiaruite iru.) - He has a snacking habit, so he always carries sweets with him.
neutralكيفية الاستخدام
How to use 間食 (kanshooku) naturally
間食 (kanshooku) refers to snacks or small meals eaten between regular meals. It's a common term, and you'll hear it used frequently in daily conversation.
Contexts where you'll hear 間食:
- Health and Diet: Discussions about healthy eating, weight management, or dietary habits often involve 間食. For example, a doctor might advise reducing 間食 for weight loss.
- Daily Routines: People often talk about their 間食 habits, like "I had a 間食 in the afternoon."
- Food Products: Some food products are marketed as suitable for 間食.
Examples:
例1: 私は毎日午後3時に間食をします。
(Watashi wa mainichi gogo sanji ni kanshooku o shimasu.)
Hint: I have a snack every day at 3 PM.
例2: 間食を減らすために、お菓子ではなく果物を食べるようにしています。
(Kanshooku o herasu tame ni, okashi dewa naku kudamono o taberu you ni shiteimasu.)
Hint: To reduce snacking, I try to eat fruit instead of sweets.
例3: このパンは間食にぴったりです。
(Kono pan wa kanshooku ni pittari desu.)
Hint: This bread is perfect for a snack.
Common mistakes with 間食 (kanshooku)
Mistake 1: Using 間食 to refer to a specific type of snack.
間食 (kanshooku) means "snack" or "snacking" in general, not a particular item like "cookies" or "chips." While cookies are a type of 間食, you wouldn't say "I ate 間食" if you specifically mean "I ate cookies." You would say "クッキーを食べた (kukkii o tabeta)" (I ate cookies).
Mistake 2: Confusing it with "dessert."
While dessert can be a type of 間食, 間食 is broader. Dessert (デザート - dezaato) is typically eaten after a main meal. 間食 can be anything eaten between meals, and isn't necessarily sweet or a "dessert" item.
Mistake 3: Overusing it when a more specific term is appropriate.
If you want to talk about a specific type of snack, use the specific word. For example, instead of saying "I like 間食" when you mean "I like sweets," say "お菓子が好きです (okashi ga suki desu)."
أصل الكلمة
From '間' (間に: aida ni), meaning 'between' or 'interval,' and '食' (shoku), meaning 'food' or 'meal.'
المعنى الأصلي: Eating between meals.
Sino-Japanese (kango)السياق الثقافي
In Japan, snacking (間食) is common, but often leans towards lighter, healthier options or smaller portions compared to Western snacking habits. There's a strong cultural emphasis on enjoying seasonal treats and beautifully packaged sweets as snacks, especially when sharing with others or as souvenirs (omiyage).
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
When someone mentions they're hungry between meals.
- 間食しちゃいました。(I ended up snacking.)
- ちょっと間食がしたいな。(I want to snack a little.)
- 間食はやめておこう。(I'll refrain from snacking.)
Talking about healthy eating habits.
- 間食は控えるようにしています。(I try to limit my snacking.)
- 健康のために間食を減らしています。(I'm reducing snacks for my health.)
- 間食は体に良くないですよね。(Snacking isn't good for you, is it?)
Discussing what to eat as a snack.
- 今日の間食は何にしよう？(What should I have for a snack today?)
- コンビニで間食を買ってきました。(I bought a snack at the convenience store.)
- ヘルシーな間食を探しています。(I'm looking for a healthy snack.)
When someone offers you a snack.
- 間食、ありがとうございます。(Thank you for the snack.)
- 間食はいかがですか？(Would you like a snack?)
- いいえ、間食は結構です。(No, I'm fine without a snack.)
Talking about children's eating habits.
- 子供は間食が好きですよね。(Children love snacks, don't they?)
- 子供にどんな間食をあげていますか？(What kind of snacks do you give your kids?)
- 間食のしすぎは良くないです。(Too much snacking isn't good.)
بدايات محادثة
"普段、どんな間食をしますか？(What kind of snacks do you usually have?)"
"間食は体に良いと思いますか？(Do you think snacking is good for your body?)"
"おすすめのヘルシーな間食は何ですか？(What are your recommended healthy snacks?)"
"仕事中に間食をしますか？(Do you snack during work?)"
"子供の頃、どんな間食が好きでしたか？(What kind of snacks did you like when you were a child?)"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
昨日食べた間食について書いてみましょう。(Write about the snack you ate yesterday.)
間食をやめるために、どんな工夫ができますか？(What efforts can you make to stop snacking?)
もし一日中、好きなだけ間食していいと言われたら、何をしますか？(If you were told you could snack as much as you want all day, what would you do?)
間食と健康の関係について、あなたの考えを書いてください。(Write your thoughts on the relationship between snacking and health.)
一番思い出に残っている間食の経験は何ですか？(What is your most memorable snacking experience?)
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلة間食 (kanshooku) refers to the act of eating between meals or the food itself, emphasizing the 'between meals' aspect. おやつ (oyatsu) generally means a snack, often a treat, and can be eaten anytime, not strictly between meals. For example, kids might have おやつ in the afternoon, which is a snack, and also 間食 if they eat something light before dinner.
間食 itself is a noun meaning 'snack' or 'eating between meals'. To make it a verb, you would typically add する (suru), making it 間食する (kanshooku suru), which means 'to snack' or 'to eat a snack'.
Some common 間食 (kanshooku) in Japan include onigiri (rice balls), senbei (rice crackers), fruit, bread, or various packaged sweets like Pocky or Kit Kats.
Like anywhere, whether 間食 (kanshooku) is considered unhealthy depends on what you eat and how much. If it's small, healthy portions, it's generally fine. Eating too much junk food as 間食 (kanshooku) would be considered unhealthy.
While 間食 (kanshooku) refers to the act or the food, you wouldn't directly use it to offer. You'd typically say something like: '何かおやつはいかがですか？' (Nani ka oyatsu wa ikaga desu ka?) meaning 'Would you like some snack?' or '少し食べませんか？' (Sukoshi tabemasen ka?) meaning 'Would you like to eat a little?'
Yes, 間食 (kanshooku) can refer to a midnight snack, as it's food eaten between regular meals, even if those meals are breakfast and dinner. However, a more specific term for a late-night snack might be 夜食 (yashoku).
間 (kan) means 'interval' or 'between'. 食 (shoku) means 'food' or 'to eat'. So, combined, it literally means 'food in between' or 'eating in between', which clearly conveys the meaning of a snack.
間食 (kanshooku) is a neutral term. It's neither particularly formal nor informal. You can use it in various contexts without sounding too stiff or too casual.
You could say: '間食がしたいです' (Kanshoku ga shitai desu - I want to snack) or '間食が食べたいです' (Kanshoku ga tabetai desu - I want to eat a snack). You could also use a more natural phrasing like '小腹が空いた' (Kobara ga suita - I'm a little hungry/craving a snack).
While not a specific idiom with 間食 (kanshooku), a common phrase expressing the desire for a snack is '小腹が空く' (kobara ga suku), which literally means 'one's small stomach becomes empty', implying a slight hunger or craving for a snack. You could then follow up with '何か間食でもしようかな' (Nani ka kanshooku demo shiyou kana - Maybe I'll have some kind of snack).
اختبر نفسك 54 أسئلة
Which of these is typically eaten between regular meals?
間食 (kansoku) means 'snack' or 'a small meal eaten between regular meals'. 朝食 is breakfast, 昼食 is lunch, and 夕食 is dinner.
What is the Japanese word for 'snack'?
間食 (kansoku) specifically refers to a snack. 飲み物 is a drink, 果物 is fruit, and 野菜 is vegetable.
If you are hungry before lunch, what might you have?
間食 (kansoku) is a snack, which you would eat if you are hungry between meals. 睡眠 is sleep, 運動 is exercise, and 仕事 is work.
間食 (kansoku) is usually a large meal.
間食 (kansoku) is a 'small meal or food eaten between regular meals', not a large meal.
You eat 間食 (kansoku) at breakfast.
間食 (kansoku) is eaten *between* regular meals, not as a main meal like breakfast.
Candy can be a type of 間食 (kansoku).
Yes, candy is a small food item that can be eaten between regular meals, fitting the definition of 間食 (kansoku).
Choose the correct Japanese word for 'snack'.
While おやつ (oyatsu) can also mean snack, 間食 (kansho-ku) specifically refers to food eaten between meals.
Which of these situations describes '間食' (kansho-ku)?
間食 (kansho-ku) means eating a small meal or food between regular meals.
Which sentence correctly uses '間食' (kansho-ku)?
間食 (kansho-ku) is something you 'eat' (食べる - taberu).
間食 (kansho-ku) means a main meal.
間食 (kansho-ku) refers to a small meal or food eaten between regular meals, not a main meal.
If you eat a cookie before dinner, that is 間食 (kansho-ku).
Eating something small between main meals is exactly what 間食 (kansho-ku) means.
間食 (kansho-ku) is usually a large amount of food.
間食 (kansho-ku) is typically a 'small' meal or food, not a large amount.
Listen for 'snack' in the afternoon.
Listen for 'children' and 'like snacks'.
Listen for 'for health' and 'reducing snacks'.
Read this aloud:
おやつの時間は何時ですか？
Focus: oyatsu no jikan wa nanji desu ka
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私は毎日間食をします。
Focus: watashi wa mainichi kanshoku o shimasu
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どんな間食が好きですか？
Focus: donna kanshoku ga suki desu ka
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仕事中に疲れたので、___を食べました。(I got tired during work, so I ate a ___.)
The context implies eating something small to get energy during a break from work.
健康のために、___は控えめにしています。(For my health, I am moderating my ___.)
Often, eating too many snacks is considered unhealthy, so moderating them is a common health practice.
子供たちは、学校から帰るとすぐ___を欲しがります。(As soon as the children come home from school, they want a ___.)
Children often feel hungry after school and want a small bite to eat before dinner.
ダイエット中ですが、たまには甘い___が食べたくなります。(I'm on a diet, but sometimes I want to eat a sweet ___.)
Sweet items are typically associated with snacks, especially when on a diet.
会議中にコーヒーと___が出ました。(Coffee and a ___ were served during the meeting.)
It's common to serve light refreshments, like snacks, during meetings.
夜遅くの___は避けるようにしています。(I try to avoid late-night ___.)
Eating snacks late at night is often considered unhealthy or disruptive to sleep.
I ate a snack in the afternoon.
The child always wants snacks.
I'm cutting down on snacks for my health.
Read this aloud:
今日、何か間食を食べましたか？
Focus: 間食 (kansho-ku)
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Read this aloud:
お気に入りの間食は何ですか？
Focus: お気に入り (okiniiri)
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Read this aloud:
健康的な間食を選ぶようにしています。
Focus: 健康的 (kenkōteki)
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This sentence means 'I eat a snack every day.' The order is Subject + Time + Object + Verb.
This sentence means 'I am refraining from snacking for my health.' The reason comes first, then the object and the verb.
This sentence means 'What will you have for your afternoon snack?' The time comes first, then the snack, and then the question.
The speaker decided to reduce something for their health.
The speaker is suggesting good options for an afternoon 'something'.
The speaker talks about looking forward to 'oyatsu' time as a child, which was their 'something'.
Read this aloud:
仕事の合間にチョコレートを間食するのはやめようと思っています。
Focus: Ma-n-sho-ku
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夜遅くの間食は、あまり体に良くないですよ。
Focus: Kan-sho-ku
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最近、間食が増えてしまって、体重が気になります。
Focus: Ma-n-sho-ku-ga fue-te
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会議中にお腹が空いたので、___をとるために席を外した。
「間食」は食事と食事の間に軽く食べるものを指します。この文脈では、会議中に空腹を満たすために席を外して何かを食べる、という意味合いが適切です。
健康のために、___は控えめにするように心がけています。
「間食」を控えることは、健康維持の一般的なアドバイスです。他の選択肢は文脈に合いません。
子供の頃は、おやつとして様々な___を楽しみにしていました。
子供の頃のおやつは、まさに「間食」の代表例です。
ダイエット中は、ついつい___に手が伸びてしまうことがあります。
ダイエット中に「間食」を控えることはよく言われることで、その誘惑に負けてしまう状況を表しています。
仕事の合間に、コーヒーと軽い___で気分転換を図った。
仕事の合間にコーヒーと共に摂る軽い食べ物は「間食」に該当します。
彼女はいつも健康に気を遣っていて、___もオーガニックなものを選んでいます。
健康志向の人が「間食」もオーガニックなものを選ぶ、という状況が自然です。
This sentence explains how smart snacking can help manage blood sugar levels, a relevant health topic at C1 level.
This sentence discusses the positive impact of appropriate snacking on concentration and work efficiency, suitable for C1 learners.
This sentence encourages making healthy and nutritionally balanced snack choices, a practical advice for C1 students.
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Summary
間食 (kanshoku) means snack, referring to food eaten between main meals.
- Snack
- Food between meals
- Light meal
مثال
健康のためには間食を控えるべきだ。
محتوى ذو صلة
هذه الكلمة بلغات أخرى
مزيد من كلمات food
少々
B1A little; a few.
〜ほど
B1About; approximately; degree.
~ほど
B1About, approximately; to the extent of ~.
豊富な
B1Abundant, rich in.
ふんだんに
B1Lavishly; abundantly; generously (e.g., using ingredients).
足す
B1To add (e.g., to a sum, to ingredients).
添加物
B1Additive.
〜てから
B1After doing ~.
~てから
B1After doing (an action).
熟成させる
B1To age; to mature (food).
