noun
abdomen; belly; abdominal region
Anatomical term for the abdominal area of the body. Used in medical, biological, and everyday contexts.
腹部の痛みが続いているので、病院に行った。
I went to the hospital because the pain in my abdomen persisted.
この虫は腹部が黄
This insect has a yellow abdomen.
noun
middle part; central section
Extended use referring to the middle or bulging part of an object, such as a ship or a musical instrument. Less common than the anatomical sense.
船の腹部に貨物を積む。
They load cargo into the middle part of the ship.