body in Japanese
body in Japanese is 本体, 体, 肉体 — body means the complete physical structure of a person or animal.
body in Japanese
本体
Pronounced: hontai
体
Pronounced: karada
(countable) The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]
肉体
Pronounced: nikutai
(countable) The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]
身体
Pronounced: shintai
(countable) The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]
身体
Pronounced: shintai
The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul. [from 13th c.]
体
Pronounced: karada
The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul. [from 13th c.]
団体
Pronounced: dantai
A group of people having a common purpose or opinion; a mass. [from 16th c.]
物体
Pronounced: buttai
(countable) Any physical object or material thing. [from 14th c.]
体
Pronounced: karada
(countable) Any physical object or material thing. [from 14th c.]
身体
Pronounced: shintai
(countable) Any physical object or material thing. [from 14th c.]
What does "body" mean?
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noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
"Regular exercise keeps the body healthy."
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noun A dead human or animal; a corpse.
"Investigators found the body near the riverbank."
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noun The main or central part of something, as distinct from smaller attached parts.
"The body of the essay develops the argument laid out in the introduction."
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noun An organized group of people who share a purpose, such as a company, committee, or governing organization.
"The governing body voted to approve the new policy."
body in a sentence
- Regular exercise keeps the body healthy.
- The bruise covered most of her left arm and side of the body.
- Investigators found the body near the riverbank.
- The body of the essay develops the argument laid out in the introduction.
Similar words in Japanese
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Frequently asked questions
What is "body" in Japanese?
"body" in Japanese is 本体, 体, 肉体. body means: The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
How do you pronounce 本体?
"body" in Japanese is 本体, pronounced "hontai".
How do you use "body" in a sentence?
Example: "Regular exercise keeps the body healthy." In Japanese, "body" is 本体, 体, 肉体.
Are there other ways to say "body" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "body": 本体, 体, 肉体, 身体, 団体, 物体.
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