おかわり
おかわり
noun
second helping, refill
1.
second helping, refill, another serving
An additional serving of food or drink. Often used at restaurants or at home when asking for more rice, soup, or a drink.
おかわりをください。
Can I have another serving, please?
ごはんのおかわりはいかがですか。
Would you like more rice?
この店はごはんのおかわりが自由です。
At this restaurant, rice refills are free.
FORMATION:
お替わり, from お (polite prefix) + 替わり (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 or おかわり無料 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 (free refills)