空腹
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Base noun form. Used to describe the state of being hungry, often in formal or medical contexts. Example: 『空腹を感じる』 (kuufuku o kanjiru, 'to feel hunger').
Theme
During a lunch break at work, User and their colleague Taro talk about skipping meals and the feeling of hunger.
空腹
くうふく
hunger
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine your stomach is 'empty' and 'full' of hunger pangs. 'Kuu' sounds like 'coo' (as in a dove cooing when hungry), and 'fuku' reminds you of 'full' but it's actually empty — so you're 'coo-full' of hunger!
Cultural Note
In Japan, it's polite to avoid discussing hunger openly in formal settings. However, you might hear 『お腹が空いた』 (onaka ga suita, 'I'm hungry') casually among friends. 『空腹』 (kuufuku) is a more formal or medical term for hunger.
Forms
Base: 空腹Base noun form. Used to describe the state of being hungry, often in formal or medical contexts. Example: 『空腹を感じる』 (kuufuku o kanjiru, 'to feel hunger').