炭水化物 (tansuikabutsu) Japanese meaning: carbohydrate | KotomoraIf you eat too many carbohydrates, you tend to gain weight.
Rice and bread contain a lot of carbohydrates.
Usage patterns
〈物〉を摂取するto take in / consume (a nutrient)
It's good to take in carbohydrates before exercising.
〈物〉を控えるto cut back on (a food/nutrient)
I'm cutting back on carbohydrates while dieting.
〈物〉が豊富to be rich in (a nutrient)
This food is rich in carbohydrates.
