(たんすいかぶつ)

たんすいかぶつ
noun
carbohydrate
1. carbohydrate, carbs
A nutrient category that includes sugars, starches, and fiber, serving as a primary energy source for the body.
炭水化物(たんすいかぶつ)エネルギー(げん)として重要(じゅうよう)
Carbohydrates are important as an energy source.
I'm cutting back on carbohydrates while dieting.
Rice and bread contain a lot of carbohydrates.

USAGE: 炭水化物(たんすいかぶつ) is one of the three major nutrients (三大(さんだい)栄養素(えいようそ)). Often abbreviated to 「炭水(たんすい)」 in casual speech.

FOODS HIGH IN CARBOHYDRATES:

DIET CONTEXT:

THREE MAJOR NUTRIENTS: