大腸（だいちょう）
JLPT N3 · noun
Pitch accent: atamadaka (head-high) — first mora high, then falls
Meaning: large intestine
Example sentences
- 大腸は消化に大切な働きをする。 — The large intestine plays an important role in digestion.
- 食物繊維は大腸の調子を整える。 — Dietary fiber keeps the large intestine in good condition.
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