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VocabJLPT N1

eating

Noun

Definitions

1. eating
2. bite (in fishing)

This noun, derived from the verb 食う, refers to the act of eating or biting, and appears in compound words describing eating habits or the way something is consumed. It is often seen in combinations like 食い意地 (greediness) or 食いつく (to bite onto or show keen interest in something).

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Let's do a food crawl this weekend — it's been a while!

Sentence 2

Do you think that new ramen place is worth going to try?

Sentence 3

Why are you eating so fast? Nobody's gonna take it from you.

Sentence 4

They laughed and called me a total foodie.

Sentence 5

"Are you planning to eat the whole thing in one bite?" they said, shocked.