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腹
hara
Description
「腹」は、体の中の、へそのあたりの部分のことです。
"腹" refers to the area around the navel inside the body.
食べすぎて腹が痛いときや、怒って気持ちが悪いときにも使います。
It is also used when your 腹 hurts from overeating or when you feel sick from anger.
Meanings
腹hara
belly, stomach, abdomen
食べすぎて腹がいっぱいだ。
I ate too much and my stomach is full.
腹hara
one's mind, true feelings, intentions
あの人の腹が読めない。
I can't read that person's intentions.
腹hara
heart, courage, willingness
やると腹を決めた。
I've made up my mind to do it.
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Notes
- Nuance
「お腹（onaka）」is the polite, everyday word; 「腹」alone sounds rougher or more masculine.
- Etymology
appears in many idioms about feelings, e.g. 腹が立つ (get angry), 腹黒い (scheming).
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