(くうふく)

くうふく
noun, na-adjective
hunger, empty stomach
formalmedicalhealth
1. hunger, empty stomach
The state of having an empty stomach and feeling hungry. A more formal or objective way to describe hunger compared to the casual お(なか)()いた.
It's difficult to study on an empty stomach.
Let's eat something to satisfy our hunger.
Please don't take this medicine on an empty stomach.

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Usage

  • Medical: 空腹(くうふく)() (on an empty stomach - for medicine instructions)
  • Formal writing/speech
  • Scientific/health discussions

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