expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
Describes food that sits in the stomach and makes one feel full for a long time. Often used for hearty, starchy, or rich meals.
See also: 溜まる (たまる)
このラーメンは腹にたまるから、昼ごはんにぴったりだ。
This ramen is filling, so it's perfect for lunch.
腹にたまるものを食べて、午後の仕事に備えた。
I ate something substantial to prepare for the afternoon work.
Similar meaning but focuses on how long the feeling of fullness lasts, while 腹にたまる emphasizes the physical sensation of heaviness or substance in the stomach.
Compound of 腹 (stomach) + に (particle) + たまる (to accumulate). Literally 'accumulates in the stomach', used idiomatically for filling food.