小こ腹ばらが空すく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

get a little hungry; feel peckish

Describes a mild hunger, not a full meal craving. Often used when it's not yet mealtime but you want a small snack.

• 午ご後ご3時じになると、いつも小こ腹ばらが空すく。

  I always get a little hungry around 3 p.m.

• 小こ腹ばらが空すいたから、おにぎりを食たべよう。

  I'm feeling peckish, so let's have a rice ball.