Japanese Conversation · Level 102
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Japanese word
胃腸
Pronunciation
Romajiichō
Meaning
- noundigestive organs
Example
この薬は胃腸にやさしいです。ko no kusuri wa i chō ni ya sa shi i de su
This medicine is gentle on the digestive organs.
More examples
最近は、胃腸の働きを保つために、よく噛んで食べています。sai kin wa i chō no hatara ki o tamo tsu ta me ni yo ku ka n de ta be te i ma su
Recently, I have been chewing my food well to maintain healthy digestive function.
Core concept
Refers to the digestive organs centered on the stomach and intestines, especially when their overall condition is discussed.
Common phrases
胃腸が弱いi chō ga yowa i
have a sensitive digestive system
胃腸を整えるi chō o totono e ru
regulate the digestive system
胃腸にやさしいi chō ni ya sa shi i
gentle on the digestive system
Definition in Japanese
食べ物の消化に関わる胃と腸を一括していうもの。ta be mono no shō ka ni kaka wa ru i to chō o ik katsu shi te i u mo no
Word origin
The compound 胃腸 (ichō) consists of 胃 (i, "stomach") and 腸 (chō, "intestines"), whose meanings together specify two connected digestive organs.
Usage tips
- The term 胃腸 (ichō) commonly appears in Japanese descriptions of food and medicine, where it indicates effects on both the stomach and intestines rather than on the stomach only.
Other meanings
- stomach and intestinesnoun
- gastrointestinal tractnoun