新陳代謝
新陳代謝する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 新陳代謝する | 新陳代謝しない |
| Polite | 新陳代謝します | 新陳代謝しません |
| Past polite | 新陳代謝しました | 新陳代謝しませんでした |
| Past | 新陳代謝した | 新陳代謝しなかった |
| Te-form | 新陳代謝して | 新陳代謝しないで |
| Desire | 新陳代謝したい | 新陳代謝したくない |
| Potential | 新陳代謝できる | 新陳代謝できない |
| Passive | 新陳代謝される | 新陳代謝されない |
| Causative | 新陳代謝させる | 新陳代謝させない |
| Causative passive | 新陳代謝させられる | 新陳代謝させられない |
| Volitional | 新陳代謝しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 新陳代謝しましょう | |
| Imperative | 新陳代謝しろ | 新陳代謝するな |
| Conditional | 新陳代謝すれば | 新陳代謝しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 新陳代謝したら | 新陳代謝しなかったら |
Meanings
Biological term for the chemical processes that maintain life. Often used in medical, nutritional, and fitness contexts.
Exercise activates your metabolism.
Metabolism declines with age.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
renewal; replacement; regeneration
Figurative use for replacing old things with new ones, such as personnel, ideas, or systems. Can be used as a suru-verb.
To promote renewal in the organization, we actively appoint young people.
The industry is undergoing regeneration, with new companies emerging one after another.
Usage patterns
- 新陳代謝が良いto have a good metabolism
After continuing to exercise, my metabolism improved.
- 新陳代謝が悪いto have a poor metabolism
People who are sensitive to cold often have poor metabolism.
- 新陳代謝を促すto promote/stimulate metabolism
This tea is said to have an effect that promotes metabolism.
- 新陳代謝を上げるto boost/raise one's metabolism
Doing strength training can raise your metabolism.
- 〈組織〉の新陳代謝を図るto aim for the renewal (of an organization)
The company promoted young employees in an effort to renew the organization.