体

• Reading: からだ
• Romaji: karada
• Kanji breakdown: 体 (tai/karada) — body, substance
• Pronunciation: /ka.ɾa.da/

Meaning

Body; the physical form of a person or animal.

Refers to the entire physical body. Often used in health-related expressions such as 体にいい (good for the body) and 体が弱い (physically weak). Also appears in compound words like 体重 (body weight) and 体温 (body temperature).

Examples

1. 毎日運動して体を動かしています。 I exercise and move my body every day.
2. 体に気をつけてください。 Please take care of your health.
3. 風邪で体がだるいです。 I have a cold and my body feels sluggish.

Usage Guide

Context: health, daily life, exercise

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old Japanese. The kanji 体 combines 人 (person) and 本 (root/origin), representing the fundamental form of a person.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal