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“colon” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidaichō

Example

大腸は、消化された食べ物から水分を吸収します。dai chō wa shō ka sa re ta ta be mono ka ra sui bun o kyū shū shi ma su

The colon absorbs water from digested food.

Illustration for 大腸 (colon)

How to say “colon” in Japanese

“Colon” in Japanese is 大腸 (daichō).

Describes the wider intestinal section that processes the remaining contents by absorbing water before waste leaves the body.

Full entry for 大腸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 大腸

食物繊維は大腸の健康を保つのに役立ちます。shoku motsu sen i wa dai chō no ken kō o tamo tsu no ni yaku da chi ma su

Dietary fiber helps maintain colon health.

Tips for using 大腸

  • Medical English uses colon for this organ, while everyday English also uses colon for a punctuation mark, giving the word two common meanings.

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