A1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To feel hungry (more colloquial than お腹が空く).
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Cultural Background
Using 'hara' is often seen as masculine or rough. Politeness is key; always use 'onaka' in public.
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Register Warning
Do not use this with your boss!
Meaning
To feel hungry (more colloquial than お腹が空く).
⚠️
Register Warning
Do not use this with your boss!
Test Yourself
Which is the most casual way to say you are hungry?
Choose the best option:
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {腹|はら}が{減|へ}った
This is the casual idiom.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most casual way to say you are hungry?
Choose
A1
Choose the best option:
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {腹|はら}が{減|へ}った
This is the casual idiom.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too casual. Use 'onaka ga sukimashita' instead.
Related Phrases
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{お腹|おなか}が{空|す}く
similarTo be hungry
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{腹|はら}ペコ
specialized formStarving
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