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“Stomach growling” in Japanese

Short answer
腹の虫 haranomushi はらのむし

Stomach growling in Japanese is “腹の虫” (haranomushi). Full meaning: roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), mawworm, intestinal worm; feelings that influence one's mood; stomach growling.

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