スナック
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Japanese[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Borrowed from English snack.[2][1]
Noun[edit]
- a snack
Synonyms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Shortening of スナックバー (sunakku bā, “snack bar”), itself borrowed from English snack bar.[2][1]
Noun[edit]
Usage notes[edit]
The English term generally refers to a counter area selling snacks. The Japanese term more often means a bar selling snacks in addition to alcoholic beverages.