肉体
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Base noun form. Refers to the physical body or flesh, often in contrast to the mind or spirit. Used in compound words or formal contexts.
Theme

At a gym, User and their friend Ken discuss fitness goals and the importance of physical health.

肉体

にくたい

the body, the flesh

Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'body' made of 'flesh' that's so real you can touch it. 'Nikutai' sounds like 'knee cut tie' — think of tying a bandage around your knee on your body.

Cultural Note

In Japanese, 『肉体』 (nikutai) often refers to the physical body in contexts like sports, health, or philosophical discussions about the mind-body connection. It's used in phrases like 『肉体労働』 (nikutai roudou, 'manual labor') to emphasize physical work.

Forms

Base: 肉体Base noun form. Refers to the physical body or flesh, often in contrast to the mind or spirit. Used in compound words or formal contexts.