Translation of Japanese word "お腹" to English
お腹
おなか
[onaka]
IPA: /oŋaka/
Meaning
NounAn organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
How to use
お腹 (onaka) — 'stomach / belly / abdomen'. The o- is honorific. Plain: 腹 (hara). お腹が空く (onaka ga suku) — get hungry. お腹が痛い — have a stomach ache.
🇬🇧 English
stomach / belly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: お腹
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おなか
Romaji Transcription: onaka
Example Sentences
お腹をすすぎてください。
おなかをすすぎてください。
Please wash your stomach.
お腹を空けると、食べるのが楽しい。
Having an empty stomach makes eating enjoyable.
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Common phrases
- お腹が空く— to get hungry
Frequency rank: #704 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "お腹" mean?▼
The Japanese word "お腹" means "stomach / belly" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "お腹"?▼
The word "お腹" is read as "おなか" (onaka). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the part of the stomach.".
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