カルシウム
Meanings
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calcium; Ca
Refers to the chemical element calcium, and in everyday use also to calcium as a nutrient or mineral in foods and supplements.
Milk contains a lot of calcium.
Calcium is a mineral needed for bones and teeth.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にカルシウムが含まれるfor calcium to be contained in something (a food, etc.)
Milk contains a lot of calcium.
- カルシウムを摂取するto take in / consume calcium
It's important to take in calcium to strengthen your bones.
- カルシウムが不足するto be deficient in calcium
If you're deficient in calcium, your bones become weak.
- カルシウムを補うto supplement / make up for a lack of calcium
I drink milk every day to make up for a lack of calcium.