腹はらが空すく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

get hungry; stomach becomes empty

A common, slightly informal expression for becoming hungry. Often used when the stomach feels empty and one wants to eat.

• もうお昼ひるだ。腹はらが空すいた。

  It's already noon. I'm hungry.

• 腹はらが空すいて、何なにも手てにつかない。

  I'm so hungry I can't concentrate on anything.