English–Japanese
“digestion” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōka
Example
食べ物の消化には時間がかかります。ta be mono no shō ka ni wa ji kan ga ka ka ri ma su
Digestion takes time.
How to say “digestion” in Japanese
“Digestion” in Japanese is 消化 (shōka).
Centers on changing food into forms that the body can take in and use.
Example sentences with 消化
食後すぐに走ると、消化に負担がかかります。shoku go su gu ni hashi ru to shō ka ni fu tan ga ka ka ri ma su
Running right after eating can put a strain on digestion.
Tips for using 消化
- The compound 消化不良 (shōkafuryō) means indigestion and literally describes digestion that is not proceeding well.