“Stomach” in Japanese is お腹 (おなか), pronounced onaka.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Stomach or belly. お腹が空いた means “I’m hungry”.
Example sentences
- お腹が空きました。おなかがすきました。I’m hungry.
- お腹が痛いです。おなかがいたいです。I have a stomachache.
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FAQ
How do you say stomach in Japanese?
Stomach in Japanese is お腹 (おなか), pronounced “onaka”.
How do you write stomach in Japanese?
It's written お腹 with kanji, or おなか in hiragana. Both are read onaka.
Is お腹 on the JLPT?
Yes. お腹 (onaka) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.