スナック
Japanese
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Borrowed from English snack.[2][1]
Noun
- a snack
Synonyms
Etymology 2
Shortening of スナックバー (sunakku bā, “snack bar”), itself borrowed from English snack bar.[2][1]
Noun
Usage notes
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.