(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.
ダイエット(ちゅう)炭水化物(たんすいかぶつ)(ひか)えている
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