消化
しょうか
shouka
VocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Meaning

digestion

absorption · processing

Signification

digestion

absorption · assimilation

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 消化 (しょうか) means 'digestion'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of digestion.

Example Sentences

食後すぐに運動すると消化に悪い。

しょくごすぐにうんどうするとしょうかにわるい。

Exercising right after a meal is bad for digestion.

Faire de l'exercice juste après un repas est mauvais pour la digestion.

胃が弱い人は消化のよい食事を心がけるべきだ。

いがよわいひとはしょうかのよいしょくじをこころがけるべきだ。

People with a weak stomach should try to eat easily digestible meals.

Les personnes à l'estomac fragile devraient veiller à adopter une alimentation facile à digérer.

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