This is the 9119th most frequent Japanese word.
炭水化物
Carbohydrate.
Here, '炭水化物' is used to suggest dietary choices, meaning carbohydrates.
私は炭水化物を控えています。
I am limiting carbohydrate intake.
Here, '炭水化物' is treated as a nutritional term emphasizing its role in providing energy.
炭水化物はエネルギー源として重要です。
Carbohydrates are important as a source of energy.
Here, '炭水化物' refers to staple food items like rice or bread that are primarily carbohydrate-based.