Oyatsu

Aug 10, 2015 16:35
Today, I'd like to introduce the Japanese term 'oyatsu(おやつ).'

Oyatsu means 'snack,' but I think there are a little different nuances.

Since the time when we eat snacks was around 3 p.m in the past, so we often say "3時のおやつ(afternoon snacks eaten at about 3 p.m.)."

Actually, 'やつ' of 'おやつ' means the time about 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

'お' of 'おやつ' means a just polite expression.

But these days, people who say the term 'oyatsu' as the meaning of purely 'snack' has increased.
No. 1 ジャック's correction
  • Since the time when we eat snacks was around 3 p.
  • Since the time when we eat snacks was around 3 p.
     We eats snacks around 3PM
kanotown
Thank you very much for correcting my post! :D
No. 2 Timmy's correction
  • Actually, 'やつ' of 'おやつ' means the time about 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Actually, 'やつ' part of 'おやつ' means the time (period) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • 'お' of 'おやつ' means a just polite expression.
  • The 'お' in the word 'おやつ' is just a polite prefix.
Interesting!
kanotown
Thank you so much always for correcting me! :)
Timmy
You're welcome!
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