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“nutrition” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajieiyō

Example

野菜から栄養を取ります。ya sai ka ra ei yō o to ri ma su

I get nutrition from vegetables.

Illustration for 栄養 (nutrition)

How to say “nutrition” in Japanese

“Nutrition” in Japanese is 栄養 (eiyō).

Describes the nourishment the body receives from food, including the substances needed for health and growth.

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

Example sentences with 栄養

忙しくても、栄養のある食事を選びます。isoga shi ku te mo ei yō no a ru shoku ji o era bi ma su

Even when I am busy, I choose nutritious meals.

Tips for using 栄養

  • A meal can be high in calories but low in nutrition, so nutrition and calories do not mean the same thing.

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