English–Japanese
“constipation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibenpi
Example
食物繊維は便秘に効果があります。shoku motsu sen i wa ben pi ni kō ka ga a ri ma su
Fiber helps with constipation.
How to say “constipation” in Japanese
“Constipation” in Japanese is 便秘 (benpi).
Describes a condition in which stool passes slowly or with difficulty, often causing infrequent bowel movements.
Example sentences with 便秘
最近、便秘が続いていて、おなかが重いです。sai kin ben pi ga tsuzu i te i te o na ka ga omo i de su
I have been constipated lately, and my stomach feels heavy.
Tips for using 便秘
- In everyday Japanese, 便秘 (benpi) is treated as a noun, so 便秘になる (benpi ni naru) means "become constipated" rather than using 便秘 as a standalone verb.