腸炎
I learned a new word last week:
腸炎（ちょうえん）pronounced “Choe-en”
It’s a medical condition when your intestines and/or colon get inflamed. I believe it’s also known as “Chinese stars in the stomach” or “please-God-kill-me-right-now disease.” As you can tell from the description it’s not the most pleasant of ailments. I was cursed from hell with a 40°C (104°F) fever and wasn’t physically able to leave my apartment, or accomplish anything productive for a full week. So just remember this and please think twice before you buy that 30% off sushi.