タンパク質・たんぱく質・蛋白質|たんぱくしつtanpakushitsu[4]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Which spelling to use
タンパク質タンパク質 is the most common form and the recommended choice for beginners. Its mixed kanji-and-kana spelling is the form learners will most often encounter.
たんぱく質たんぱく質 is a less common mixed kanji-and-kana variant of タンパク質. In their own writing, beginners should normally choose タンパク質 instead.
蛋白質蛋白質 is a less common kanji-only variant of タンパク質. It may appear as an alternative written form, but learners should generally choose タンパク質 instead.
Definitions
- nounprotein
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymたんぱくNeutralMeans protein and also egg white; mostly seen in compounds like 「蛋白尿」. 「タンパク質」 is the standard term in nutrition and biology.
- SynonymプロテインNeutralA loanword for protein; in everyday use it usually means protein powder or fitness supplements, as in 「プロテインを飲む」.
Use 「タンパク質」 for protein as a nutrient or in biology, as in 「タンパク質を摂る」. For fitness supplements say 「プロテイン」; 「蛋白」 appears mainly in compounds.
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