VocabJLPT N2
confectionery
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. confectionery
  2. 2. sweets
  3. 3. Confectionery
A noun meaning "sweets," "confections," or "snacks," referring broadly to sweet treats and traditional Japanese snack foods. It covers everything from traditional Japanese wagashi to modern candies and cookies.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The snacks in the break room vanished in seconds — who did that?!

Sentence 2

Aren't snacks this sweet kind of alarming?

Sentence 3

Maybe I'll pick up some sweets on the way home.

Sentence 4

Let's take a breather with some hot tea and sweets.

Sentence 5

I brought some seasonal sweets for our meeting today.