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Meanings
1
physiological; physical
Refers to biological or bodily functions and processes, often in medical or scientific contexts.
Sweating is a physiological response.
Sleep is a physical necessity.
2
visceral; instinctive; gut-level
Describes a deep, almost bodily reaction or feeling that is not based on logic; often used for strong dislikes or aversions.
I have a visceral dislike for his attitude.
I instinctively can't stomach that food.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が生理的に無理だto find something viscerally unbearable, on a gut level
I have a gut-level aversion to insects.
- 〈人〉を生理的に受け付けないto be unable to stand someone on a purely instinctive level
I just can't stand him on a gut level.
- 生理的な反応a physiological reaction
An increased heart rate under stress is a physiological reaction.
- 生理的欲求physiological needs (hunger, sleep, etc.)
Appetite and the need for sleep are examples of physiological needs.