1.
late-night snack; midnight meal
A meal or snack eaten late at night, typically after dinner. Often refers to food eaten while studying or working late.
Usage
Refers specifically to food eaten late at night, not simply a late dinner. Common among students studying for exams and people working late. Often associated with simple, quick foods like instant ramen or rice balls.
Common collocations
- 夜食を食べる (to eat a late-night snack)
- 夜食に〜を作る (to make ~ as a midnight snack)
- 夜食代わり (as a substitute for a midnight snack)
Similar words
- 夜ごはん: dinner, evening meal — the main evening meal, not a late-night snack
- おやつ: snack — a daytime snack, not specifically late at night
Related Words
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おやつ (snack)