A1 Idiom Neutral

お腹が空く

onaka ga suku

To be hungry

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Meaning

To feel the sensation of needing food.

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Cultural Background

It is common to say 'お腹が空いた' even if you aren't starving, just to signal it's time for a meal.

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Past tense

Always use 'suita' for the state of being hungry.

Meaning

To feel the sensation of needing food.

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Past tense

Always use 'suita' for the state of being hungry.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to say 'I am hungry' politely?

お腹が＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 空きました

Use the past tense polite form for a state.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to say 'I am hungry' politely? Choose A1

お腹が＿＿＿。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 空きました

Use the past tense polite form for a state.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, use 'お腹が空きました'.

Related Phrases

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お腹いっぱい

contrast

Full stomach

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