カロリー
Meanings
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calorie
Commonly used in contexts of food energy, diet, and exercise. In Japanese, it typically refers to the kilocalorie (kcal) in nutritional contexts, though the same word is used.
This rice ball is about 200 calories.
I count calories every day when I eat.
Usage patterns
- 〈食べ物〉のカロリーが高い/低いa food is high/low in calories
This cake is high in calories.
- カロリーを消費するto burn calories
I burned calories by exercising.
- カロリーを摂取するto take in/consume calories
You should consume the calories you need each day.
- カロリーを抑えるto keep calories down/cut calories
While dieting, I try to keep my calorie intake down.