English–Japanese
“metabolism” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitaisha
Example
運動は代謝を高めます。un dō wa tai sha o taka me ma su
Exercise boosts metabolism.
How to say “metabolism” in Japanese
“Metabolism” in Japanese is 代謝 (taisha).
Refers to the continual chemical activity through which a living body changes substances and obtains or stores energy.
Example sentences with 代謝
十分に眠ることも、健康な代謝を保つために大切です。jū bun ni nemu ru ko to mo ken kō na tai sha o tamo tsu ta me ni tai setsu de su
Getting enough sleep is also important for maintaining a healthy metabolism.
Tips for using 代謝
- English speakers often use metabolism when discussing body weight, but the word refers to the body's wider chemical processing, not only the burning of food.