Japanese Conversation · Level 23
90 words
Japanese word
サプリ
Pronunciation
Romajisapuri
Meaning
- nounsupplement
Example
朝にサプリを飲みます。asa ni sa pu ri o no mi ma su
I take a supplement in the morning.
More examples
新しいサプリを試す前に医師へ相談します。atara shi i sa pu ri o tame su mae ni i shi e sō dan shi ma su
I consult a doctor before trying a new supplement.
Core concept
Describes something taken in addition to a normal diet to provide nutrients or other health-supporting ingredients.
Common phrases
サプリを飲むsa pu ri o no mu
take a supplement
サプリを試すsa pu ri o tame su
try a supplement
サプリを買うsa pu ri o ka u
buy a supplement
Similar words
栄養補助食品eiyōhojoshokuhin: A formal term for a food product taken to add nutrients to the normal diet.
Definition in Japanese
不足しがちな栄養素などを補うために摂取する食品。fu soku shi ga chi na ei yō so na do o ogina u ta me ni ses shu su ru shoku hin
Word origin
サプリ (sapuri, "supplement") is a clipped form of サプリメント (sapurimento, "supplement"), borrowed from English supplement.
Usage tips
- The English word supplement has a broader range than サプリ (sapuri), so an English supplement may be an added section of a publication rather than a health product.