消化
しょうか
shouka
nounVocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

消化 (しょうか (shouka)) means "digestion (of food)". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

digestion (of food)

Also : digestion · absorption · processing

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

消化を食べます。

しょうかをたべます。

I eat digestion (of food).

消化はおいしいです。

しょうかはおいしいです。

digestion (of food) is delicious.

Kanji in this word

消
Cancel / Blow Out / Turn Off
Kunき.える、け.す
Onしょう
JLPT N3
化
Change
Kunば.ける、ば.かす、ふ.ける
Onか、け
JLPT N3

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