N2
そしゃく (soshaku)
咀嚼
chewing; mastication; (figurative) digestion; understanding thoroughly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Literally means chewing food, but often used metaphorically to mean to thoroughly understand and process information or ideas. 食べ物を噛むことだけでなく、情報や考えなどをじっくりと理解し、消化するという比喩的な意味でも使われます。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は新しい理論を時間をかけて咀嚼し、自分のものにした。
He took his time to thoroughly understand the new theory and make it his own.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "咀嚼"!
食事はよく_______してから飲み込みましょう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 食べ物を口の中でよく噛み砕くことです。
English: It means chewing food well in the mouth.
English: It means chewing food well in the mouth.
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