Translation and Meaning of: 消化 - shouka
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 消化 (shouka) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shouka
Kana: しょうか
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: digestion
Meaning in English: digestion
Definition: The process of food decomposition and nutrient absorption in the body.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (消化) shouka
消化 It is a Japanese word meaning "digestion". It is composed of the characters 消, which means "extinguish" or "eliminate", and 化, which means "transformation". The word is formed from the idea that foods are transformed and eliminated by the human body. The complete etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when traditional Chinese medicine was widely practiced in Japan. The word 消化 was borrowed from the Chinese Xiāohuà (消化), which has the same meaning. Since then, the word has been used in Japan to refer to the process of digestion in humans and animals.How to Write in Japanese - (消化) shouka
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Synonyms and Similar - (消化) shouka
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
消化; ダイジェスト; 消化作用; 消化能力
Words containing: 消化
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Words with the same pronunciation: しょうか shouka
Example Sentences - (消化) shouka
Below are some example sentences:
消化には時間がかかる。
Shouka ni wa jikan ga kakaru
Digestion takes time.
It takes time to digest.
- 消化 (shouka) - digestion
- には (ni wa) - indication of time or place where something occurs
- 時間 (jikan) - time
- が (ga) - subject particle
- かかる (kakaru) - take time, delay
腸は消化器官の一つです。
Chou wa shoukakikann no hitotsu desu
The intestine is one of the digestive organs.
The intestines are one of the digestive organs.
- 腸 (chou) - intestine
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 消化器官 (shoukakikan) - digestive system
- の (no) - possession particle
- 一つ (hitotsu) - one
- です (desu) - verb to be/estar
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "digestion" é "(消化) shouka". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
