体温

• Reading: たいおん
• Romaji: taion
• Kanji breakdown: 体 (tai) — body; 温 (on) — warm, temperature
• Pronunciation: /tai.oɴ/

Meaning

Body temperature. The internal temperature of the human body.

Commonly used with 測る (to measure) and 計 (thermometer, as in 体温計). Became an especially frequent word during the COVID-19 pandemic when temperature checks became routine. Normal body temperature in Japanese is typically stated as 36度台 (around 36 degrees Celsius).

Examples

1. 体温を測ったら三十七度五分ありました。 I took my temperature and it was 37.5 degrees.
2. 学校に入る前に体温のチェックがあります。 There's a temperature check before entering the school.
3. 体温が高いときは無理をしないでください。 Please don't push yourself when your body temperature is high.

Usage Guide

Context: medical, school, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 体 (body) and 温 (warm, temperature). Together they describe the warmth or temperature of the body.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal