食いしん坊

くいしんぼう
Alternative readings: くいしんぼ
Alternative writings: くいしん坊, 食いしんぼう
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A glutton; someone who loves to eat — an informal, often affectionate term for a person who eats a lot or enjoys food.

NounNa-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

彼は大の食いしん坊で、どんな料理でもよく食べる。

He's a real glutton and eats just about any kind of food.

あの子は食いしん坊だから、おやつを隠しておいたほうがいいよ。

That kid is a foodie, so you'd better hide the snacks.

『食いしん坊万歳!』と彼はニコニコして言った。

He smiled and said, 'Long live the food lovers!'

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