糖質
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Meanings
1
sugariness; saccharinity; carbohydrate
Primarily a technical term for carbohydrate, but can also refer to the quality of being sugary. Often used in dietary and nutritional contexts.
See also: 炭水化物
Be careful not to consume too many carbohydrates.
This food is high in sugar/carbohydrates.
2
internet slangderogatory
Internet slang, derogatory. A homophone-based pun on 統合失調症 (とうごうしっちょうしょう), abbreviated as 統失 (とうしつ). Used to insult someone by calling them schizophrenic.
See also: 統失
When you see '糖質' written online, it usually refers to schizophrenia.
That post is totally schizo.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉から糖質を摂るto take in carbohydrates from something
People often get carbohydrates from rice and bread.
- 糖質を制限するto restrict/limit one's carbohydrate intake
I'm limiting my carbohydrate intake for my diet.
- 糖質が高い/低いto be high/low in carbohydrates
I'm careful with this snack because it's high in carbohydrates.