おかわり

Forms

お替(か)わり, from お (polite prefix) + 替(か)わり (replacement). Usually written in hiragana.

Usage

おかわり is commonly used for rice, miso soup, and drinks. The phrase おかわり自由(じゆう) or おかわり無料(むりょう) means "free refills" and is often seen at restaurants.

Common patterns

• おかわりをください (can I have a refill?)
• おかわりする (to get a refill)
• おかわりはいかがですか (would you like more?)
• おかわり自由(じゆう) (free refills)