摂取する
shōshu suru
to ingest or take in
ビタミンを摂取することが大切です
It's important to ingest vitamins.
general
To take in or absorb nutrients, substances, or information through eating, drinking, or other means.
食事で必要な栄養素を摂取する
To take in necessary nutrients through meals.
日光を摂取してビタミンDを生成する
To absorb sunlight to produce vitamin D.
Commonly used in health and nutrition contexts.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is frequently used in health-related discussions, such as diet and nutrition.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While '摂取する' is formal, '摂る' is more casual.
Word Origin
From the verb 摂る (shoru), meaning 'to take in,' combined with the suru verb form.
Usage Notes
Often used in medical, nutritional, or technological contexts to describe the process of intake.
Word Breakdown
摂
to take in
root取
to take
rootする
to do
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