腹の虫

Meaning

1. expn
   roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides); mawworm; intestinal worm
2. expn
   feelings that influence one's mood
3. expn
   stomach growling

Example sentences

• 「トム、腹の虫が鳴ってるわよ」「うん。わかってる。丸一日、食べてないんだ」「かわいそうに！」

  "Tom, your stomach is rumbling." "Yes, I know. I haven't eaten all day." "You poor man!"

• ちょっと腹の虫が騒ぎ始めたかな。

  I'm feeling a bit peckish.