NichiDict

消化

N2
しょうか
[shouka]
Illustration for 消化

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

digestion (of food)

2.NounNoun・suruTransitive

digestion (of information); assimilation; thorough understanding

3.NounNoun・suruTransitive

consumption; absorption; using up; meeting (e.g. a quota); completion

Examples

この薬は食後に飲むと消化を助けます。

Taking this medicine after meals helps digestion.

胃の調子が悪くて消化がうまくいかない。

My stomach is not well and digestion is not going smoothly.

消化の良い食べ物を選んで食べている。

I choose and eat foods that are easy to digest.