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摂取する

shōshu suru
verb★Intermediate— to ingest or take in
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.

Collocations

栄養を摂取するto take in nutrients情報を摂取するto absorb information

Synonyms

摂り込む取り込む吸収する

Antonyms

排出する吐き出す

Related Phrases

栄養摂取phrase
nutrient intake
情報摂取phrase
information absorption

💡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
suffix
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