体重

• Reading: たいじゅう
• Romaji: taijuu
• Kanji breakdown: 体 (tai) — body; 重 (juu) — heavy, weight
• Pronunciation: /tai.dʑɯː/

Meaning

Body weight. How much a person weighs.

A very common health-related noun. Used with 測る (to measure/weigh), 増える (to increase), and 減る (to decrease). In Japan, weight is measured in kilograms. The phrase 体重を気にする (to worry about one's weight) reflects a common health consciousness.

Examples

1. 毎朝体重を測るようにしています。 I make it a habit to weigh myself every morning.
2. 最近甘いものを食べすぎて体重が増えた。 I've been eating too many sweets lately and gained weight.
3. ダイエットを始めてから体重が三キロ減りました。 Since I started my diet, I've lost three kilograms.

Usage Guide

Context: health, fitness, medical

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 体 (body) and 重 (heavy, weight). Together they express the weight of the body.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal