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Definition and meaning of - おやつ in Japanese

おやつ
oyatsu

N4

1.snack, refreshment

Noun

今日のおやつはプリンだった。
Today's snack was pudding.
おやつお八つ
oyatsu

N4

1.a small snack between meals.

Noun

お八つは、食事の間の軽いおやつです。
Oyatsu is a light snack between meals.
お八つは、食事と食事の間に食べます。
Oyatsu is eaten between meals.
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2.afternoon snack or refreshment around 3 o'clock.

Noun

お八つは午後3時ごろの軽いおやつです。
Oyatsu is a light snack around 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
お八つは午後のリフレッシュメントとして人気です。
Oyatsu is popular as an afternoon refreshment.
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