Translation of Japanese word "おかわり" to English
おかわり
おかわり
[okawari]
IPA: /okawari/
Meaning
NounA second portion of the same thing, usually of food; seconds; refill.
How to use
おかわり (okawari) — 'second helping / refill'. おかわりをください — Another helping, please! ご飯のおかわり — refill of rice.
🇬🇧 English
second helping / refill
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: おかわり
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おかわり
Romaji Transcription: okawari
Example Sentences
私はおかわりをします。
わたしはおかわりをします。
I have a second helping.
おかわりはおいしい。
おかわりはおいしい。
The second helping is delicious.
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- おかわり自由— free refills / unlimited helpings
Frequency rank: #777 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "おかわり" mean?▼
The Japanese word "おかわり" means "second helping / refill" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "おかわり"?▼
The word "おかわり" is read as "おかわり" (okawari). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "To eat again, or to have a second helping.".
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