A1 Expression Formal

お腹が空きました

onaka ga sukimashita

I'm hungry

Meaning

Expressing hunger.

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Cultural Background

It is polite to say this before a meal to show you appreciate the food. In formal business, it is better to say 'お腹が空きました' than to complain about hunger.

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Use 'が'

Always use 'が' with '空く' for hunger.

Meaning

Expressing hunger.

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Use 'が'

Always use 'が' with '空く' for hunger.

Test Yourself

Which particle is correct?

お腹 ___ 空きました。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The stomach is the subject, so use 'が'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which particle is correct? Choose A1

お腹 ___ 空きました。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

The stomach is the subject, so use 'が'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is polite enough.

Related Phrases

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お腹いっぱい

contrast

Full stomach

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