How to Say ‘Snacks or drinks’ in Japanese
お菓子か飲み物
o kashi ka nomimono
[o kashi ka nomimono]
💬 Usage Tip: か between nouns means "or": お菓子か飲み物 = "snacks or drinks." It's a simple swap-in pattern, like 電車かバス for "train or bus."
Phrase Breakdown
お菓子
o kashi
Words in this phrase
お
o
[o]
polite prefix
Used as an honorific prefix to make words more polite.
お茶とお菓子か飲み物を用意しました。
I prepared tea and either sweets or drinks.
菓子
kashi
[kashi]
confectionery/sweets
Refers to sweets or snacks, often given as gifts or enjoyed at gatherings.
お茶とお菓子か飲み物を用意しました。
I prepared tea and either sweets or drinks.
か
ka
[ka]
or
A conjunction used to offer alternative choices.
お茶とお菓子か飲み物を用意しました。
I prepared tea and either sweets or drinks.
飲み物
nomimono
[nomimono]
beverage/drink
Refers to any type of liquid meant for drinking.
お茶とお菓子か飲み物を用意しました。
I prepared tea and either sweets or drinks.
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