Japanese word

脂肪

Pronunciation

Romajishibō

Meaning

  • nounfat

Example

この食品は脂肪が少ないです。ko no shoku hin wa shi bō ga suku na i de su

This food is low in fat.

Illustration for 脂肪 (fat)

More examples

運動すると、体の脂肪が燃えやすくなります。un dō su ru to karada no shi bō ga mo e ya su ku na ri ma su

Exercise makes it easier for your body to burn fat.

Core concept

Describes a stored or edible substance that provides energy and forms part of the body's physical makeup.

Common phrases

  • 脂肪を減らすshi bō o he ra su

    reduce fat

  • 脂肪がつくshi bō ga tsu ku

    gain fat

  • 脂肪が多いshi bō ga ō i

    high in fat

Similar words

脂abura: Fat or oil found in food, especially the part that gives meat a greasy texture.

Definition in Japanese

生物の体内や食品などに含まれ、エネルギー源となる成分。sei butsu no tai nai ya shoku hin na do ni fuku ma re e ne ru gī gen to na ru sei bun

Word origin

脂肪 (shibō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 脂 (shi, "fat") and 肪 (bō, "fatty tissue"), whose meanings together name a fatty substance in the body or food.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese term 脂肪 (shibō) is neutral for fat in the body or in food, while English fat can sound rude when it describes a person's body.

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