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kuchisabishii

くちさびしい
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kuchisabishii

"Kuchisabishii" literally translates to "lonely mouth." It describes the sensation of wanting to eat or chew something not because you are physically hungry, but because your mouth feels bored or empty. It captures that specific feeling of restlessness when you are snacking just to have something to do. This word is very commonly used in casual, everyday conversation. You might use it when you are sitting on the couch watching a movie or working at your desk and find yourself reaching for chips or candy out of habit. It is a lighthearted way to acknowledge that you are "bored-eating" rather than fulfilling a biological need for nourishment.

In conversation

Late night snacking

Are you really hungry, or are you just kuchisabishii?

Are you really hungry, or are you just feeling lonely-mouthed?

Honestly, a bit of both. Let's just have some popcorn.

Honestly, a bit of both. Let's just have some popcorn.

Used to call out someone who is snacking out of boredom.

At the office

I need to go to the vending machine.

I need to go to the vending machine.

Again? You just ate lunch!

Again? You just ate lunch!

I know, I'm just feeling a bit kuchisabishii.

I know, I'm just feeling a bit lonely-mouthed.

A common excuse for afternoon snacking.

Examples

  1. I am feeling a little kuchisabishii.

    くちさびしい

    I am feeling a little lonely-mouthed.

  2. I always get kuchisabishii while watching movies at home.

    くちさびしい

    I always get lonely-mouthed while watching movies at home.

  3. Instead of snacking because you're kuchisabishii, try drinking some herbal tea.

    くちさびしい

    Instead of snacking because you're lonely-mouthed, try drinking some herbal tea.

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