noun
night meal; late-night snack; midnight snack
Refers to a meal or snack eaten late at night, typically after dinner. Can range from a light snack to a full meal, depending on context.
夜食にラーメンを食べた。
I ate ramen as a late-night snack.
試験勉強のため、夜食をとりながら頑張った。
I studied for the exam while having a midnight snack.