English–Japanese
“intestine” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichō
Example
腸には多くの細菌がいます。chō ni wa ō ku no sai kin ga i ma su
There are many bacteria in the intestines.
How to say “intestine” in Japanese
“Intestine” in Japanese is 腸 (chō).
Refers to the coiled digestive organ that absorbs nutrients from food and moves the remaining material through the body.
Example sentences with 腸
食物繊維は腸の動きを助けます。shoku motsu sen i wa chō no ugo ki o tasu ke ma su
Dietary fiber helps the intestines function properly.
Tips for using 腸
- English speakers often use gut for both the intestine and a feeling of instinct, while 腸 (chō) has the bodily meaning only.