Tea (dinner)

Pronunciation /tiː/ (ティー)
Part of Speech noun
English Definition

In many Australian households (particularly working-class/regional), 'tea' refers to the evening meal (dinner), not the beverage.

Japanese Translation

夕食(お茶ではなく『晩ごはん』の意味)

Japanese Explanation

特に労働者階級や地方の家庭で、『tea』は飲み物の『お茶』ではなく『夕食』を意味することがある。


Origin

Regional/class-based British-derived usage where 'tea' historically referred to the evening meal.


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