胃袋
Meanings
1
Refers to the stomach as a digestive organ, often in a somewhat colloquial or figurative sense compared to the more clinical 胃 (い).
He has a big stomach, so he can eat a lot.
My stomach hurts from eating too much spicy food.
2
dietary needs; appetite
Figurative use referring to one's capacity or preference for food, often in expressions like 胃袋をつかむ (to win someone's heart through their stomach).
She won his heart through his stomach.
This dish really captures men's appetites.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の胃袋を満たすto satisfy someone's appetite
Mom's cooking satisfied the whole family's appetite.
- 胃袋が空になるfor one's stomach to become empty
I haven't eaten anything since morning, so my stomach is empty.
- 大きな胃袋a big appetite (a stomach that can hold a lot of food)
He's small in stature, but he has a huge appetite.
Expressions
- 胃袋をつかむwin someone's heart through their stomach; attract someone with food