身体
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Noun referring to the entire physical body. Used in general or formal contexts. Example: 『身体を大切に』 (shintai o taisetsu ni, 'take care of your body').
Theme
At a yoga class, User chats with the instructor Ken about the importance of stretching and body awareness.
身体
しんたい
the body
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of 'shin' (しん) as 'body' and 'tai' (たい) as 'tie'—your body ties everything together! 'Shin-tai' → 身体 (shintai, 'the body').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, respect for the body is important in practices like martial arts and traditional medicine. The term is often used in health and wellness contexts.
Forms
Base: 身体Noun referring to the entire physical body. Used in general or formal contexts. Example: 『身体を大切に』 (shintai o taisetsu ni, 'take care of your body').