胃腸(いちょう)

いちょう
noun
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract
1. stomach and intestines; digestive organs; gastrointestinal tract
Refers collectively to the stomach and intestines, or more broadly to the digestive system. Commonly used when discussing digestive health.
胃腸(いちょう)の調子(ちょうし)が悪(わる)い。
My stomach isn't doing well.
胃腸(いちょう)が弱(よわ)いので辛(から)いものは食(た)べられない。
I have a weak stomach, so I can't eat spicy food.
ストレスで胃腸(いちょう)の働(はたら)きが低下(ていか)することがある。
Stress can reduce the functioning of the digestive system.

USAGE:
胃腸(いちょう) is the standard everyday term for the digestive tract. Japanese people frequently talk about 胃腸(いちょう) health, especially in relation to stress, seasonal changes, and diet.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 胃腸(いちょう)が弱(よわ)い (to have a weak stomach)
  • 胃腸(いちょう)の調子(ちょうし) (condition of the stomach)
  • 胃腸(いちょう)薬(やく) (gastrointestinal medicine)
  • 胃腸(いちょう)炎(えん) (gastroenteritis)
  • 胃腸(いちょう)が丈夫(じょうぶ)だ (to have a strong stomach)
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