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“protein” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitanpakushitsu

Example

肉にはタンパク質が多く含まれています。niku ni wa ta n pa ku shitsu ga ō ku fuku ma re te i ma su

Meat contains a lot of protein.

Illustration for タンパク質 (protein)

How to say “protein” in Japanese

“Protein” in Japanese is タンパク質 (tanpakushitsu).

Describes a substance made of amino acids that builds and maintains body tissues.

Full entry for タンパク質: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with タンパク質

健康な体を作るには、タンパク質だけでなく野菜も必要です。ken kō na karada o tsuku ru ni wa ta n pa ku shitsu da ke de na ku ya sai mo hitsu yō de su

To build a healthy body, you need not only protein but also vegetables.

Tips for using タンパク質

  • On Japanese nutrition labels, タンパク質 (tanpakushitsu) appears alongside fat and carbohydrates as one of the three major nutrients.

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