お腹が空く
Reading: おなかがすく
Meaning: to become hungry, to feel hungry
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Example Sentence
I get hungry at lunchtime.
Usage Notes
A common expression for feeling hungry. The お prefix makes it more polite. Often used to describe the natural feeling of hunger that develops over time.
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