This is the 9040th most frequent Japanese word.
消化
"Digestion" or "assimilation."
In this sentence, '消化' is used in a biological context, referring to the process by which food is broken down in the digestive system.
食べ物が消化された後、栄養は体に吸収されます。
After food is digested, nutrients are absorbed by the body.
Here, '消化' is used metaphorically to indicate understanding or processing information effectively.
その難しい概念を彼はすぐに消化しました。
He quickly grasped and understood that difficult concept.
In this instance, '消化' means utilization or expenditure of resources, such as budget funds, indicating how they are consumed or used.