N3
おあずけ (oazuke)
お預け
(being) held back, postponed, deferred; (for dogs) stay, wait
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in the context of something desired being withheld or delayed. Also a command used for dogs to 'wait'. The phrase 'お預けを食らう' means to be denied something.
📝 Example Sentences
楽しみにしていた旅行が雨でお預けになった。
The trip I was looking forward to was postponed due to rain.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "お預け"!
新しいゲームの発売が、さらに一ヶ月_______になった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「お預けになる」は、予定が延期されることを意味します。
English: 「お預けになる」 means for a plan to be postponed.
English: 「お預けになる」 means for a plan to be postponed.
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