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basal metabolism; basal metabolic rate (BMR)
The minimum amount of energy the body needs to maintain basic life functions at rest, such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.
基礎代謝を上げるには筋肉をつけるといい。
Building muscle is a good way to raise your basal metabolism.
年齢とともに基礎代謝は下がる。
Basal metabolism decreases with age.
ダイエットで食事を減らしすぎると基礎代謝が落ちて、逆に太りやすくなる。
If you reduce your food intake too much when dieting, your basal metabolism drops and you actually become more likely to gain weight.
USAGE:
A common topic in health, fitness, and dieting discussions. Often abbreviated to 基礎代謝量 (basal metabolic rate) in more technical contexts. The concept is widely discussed in Japanese health media.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 基礎代謝を上げる (to raise basal metabolism)
- 基礎代謝が高い (to have a high basal metabolism)
- 基礎代謝量 (basal metabolic rate)