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VocabJLPT N1

sandwich

Noun

Definitions

1. sandwich

This katakana word is borrowed from English "sand" and most commonly refers to a sandwich in casual Japanese speech, often seen on café menus or in everyday conversation. It can also refer to sand itself in certain compound or contextual uses.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I grabbed a coffee while I was at it and brought it back with the sandwich.

Sentence 2

"Want a sandwich?" "Yeah, I'm actually starving right now."

Sentence 3

"Want to split that sandwich?" Misaki said with a grin.

Sentence 4

The sandwiches were a big hit at last week's expo!

Sentence 5

There are sandwiches left in the break room, so please help yourself.