Meaning

Primary

Stomach

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Just keep in mind 胃 is specifically for the internal organ "stomach," not for the general abdominal area "stomach."

Reading

い
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 胃カメラ

    gastroscope

Context Sentences

ストレスで、胃がキリキリします。

My stomach aches from stress.

人生で初めて胃カメラを飲んだ。

For the first time in my life, I had a gastroscopy.

あの胃が弱い設定のキャラクター、何て名前だっけ?

What was the name of the character with the weak stomach?

ケーキとベーコンの食べ過ぎで胃がもたれています。

I ate too much cake and bacon and I'm having indigestion.

Kanji Composition