身体

しんたい

The body (physical body, formal)

N3noun·shintai

How to remember it

身 (body) + 体 (body) — 'body' doubled, used in formal or medical contexts.

Example sentences

  • 身体を鍛えることが大切だ。

    しんたいをきたえることがたいせつだ。

    It's important to train the body.

  • 身体に気をつけてください。

    しんたいにきをつけてください。

    Please take care of your body.

Usage

More formal/written than からだ; common in medical and sports contexts.

Related words

体格健康体力

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