Refers to the internal organs of animals, especially when used as food. Common in cooking contexts.
Remove the fish guts before grilling.
The stewed entrails at this restaurant are exquisite.
Ischikauia steenackeri; wataka (species of cyprinid fish)
salted sea cucumber entrails
gutting; gutted fish
Katakana spelling used especially in culinary or biological contexts.
Kanji form is uncommon; usually read as ちょう (intestines).
The origin is uncertain; possibly related to the idea of 'inside' or 'contents'. The kanji 腸 is an ateji applied later.