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胃もたれ (いもたれ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
indigestion ; upset stomach ; heavy feeling in the stomach
Describes a sensation of food sitting heavily in the stomach, often after overeating or eating rich foods. Commonly used as a noun or with する to describe the state.
す
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I have an upset stomach from overeating last night.
Written forms 胃い もたれ Usage 100%
Standard spelling; the kanji 胃 means 'stomach' and もたれ is from the verb もたれる (to feel heavy).
胃い 凭もた れ
rarely-used kanji form
Rare kanji form using 凭 (to lean on); not commonly used.
Kanji 凭 lean on, recline on, lie heavy Similar words 消しょう 化か 不ふ 良りょう 消化不良 is a more clinical term for indigestion or dyspepsia, while 胃もたれ specifically refers to the heavy, uncomfortable feeling in the stomach.
胸むね 焼や け 胸焼け refers to heartburn or acid reflux, a burning sensation in the chest, whereas 胃もたれ is a heavy, bloated feeling in the stomach.
Etymology Compound of 胃 (i, 'stomach') and もたれ (motare), the continuative form of もたれる (motareru, 'to lean on; to feel heavy'). The word describes the sensation of food 'leaning' heavily in the stomach.
