胃

How to remember it

Say "i" — your stomach growling "I'm hungry!" points straight to this one-syllable organ.

Example sentences

• 胃が痛くて何も食べられません。

  いがいたくてなにもたべられません。

  My stomach hurts and I can't eat anything.

• 胃腸が弱いです。

  いちょうがよわいです。

  I have a weak stomach and intestines.

Usage

Refers to the stomach organ specifically; use お腹 or 腹 for the belly in general.

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