Refers to the internal organs of humans or animals, especially the intestines. Can be used literally or figuratively.
fibrous pulp; seed cavity; placenta (of a fruit)
Used for the stringy, pulpy part inside pumpkins, melons, and similar fruits that surrounds the seeds.
Figurative use referring to one's innermost feelings or spirit. Often appears in set phrases like はらわたが煮えくり返る.
Please remove the fish's guts.
I was boiling with rage inside.
Scoop out the pumpkin's fibrous pulp with a spoon.
His words pierced my heart.
Katakana form; included for search convenience.
Kanji spelling; may be confused with 腸 read ちょう.
Originally a compound of 腹 (hara, 'belly') and 腸 (wata, 'intestines'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since Old Japanese.