ホルモン

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1

A chemical substance secreted in the body that acts on organs or tissues to regulate physiological functions (hormone).

Noun

Examples

成長ホルモンの分泌は夜間に盛んになる。

The secretion of growth hormone increases at night.

ホルモンバランスの乱れで体調を崩すことがある。

An imbalance of hormones can cause health problems.

甲状腺ホルモンは代謝速度に影響を与える。

Thyroid hormones affect the rate of metabolism.

2

Offal (entrails), especially beef or pork giblets; in Kansai dialect commonly refers to variety meat served in yakiniku.

NounFood, Cooking

Examples

今夜は友達とホルモン焼きを食べに行く。

Tonight I'm going to eat horumon-yaki (grilled offal) with friends.

この店のホルモンは新鮮で臭みがない。

The offal at this restaurant is fresh and not gamey.

関西では『ホルモン』という呼び方が一般的だ。

In Kansai, the term 'horumon' is commonly used.

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