おこし

This is the 5505th most frequent Japanese word.


おこし

"おこし" refers to a traditional Japanese sweet made of puffed rice or millet mixed with syrup, often shaped into bars or blocks.


おこし is used as a polite command or invitation meaning 'please come or visit'.

おこしください。

Please come.


おこし here refers to a type of traditional Japanese confectionery.

京都名物のあられおこしは美味しいです。

Kyoto's specialty, Arare Okoshi, is delicious.


おこし is used metaphorically to mean causing a stir or commotion.

彼の奇抜な発言は大きなおこしを引き起こしました。

His unusual remarks caused a big stir.