noun
dry snacks; otsumami
Refers to dry, often savory snacks like rice crackers, nuts, or dried squid, typically served with alcoholic drinks. Common in izakaya and home drinking settings.
居酒屋で乾き物を頼みながらビールを飲んだ。
I drank beer while ordering dry snacks at the izakaya.
乾き物の盛り合わせは酒のつまみにぴったりだ。
An assortment of dry snacks is perfect as an accompaniment to alcohol.