体
body · substance · object · reality · counter for images
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and origin. Person's main body.
Symbolism
Body, experience, whole. Represents substance of things.
Component Breakdown
left-right: person + 本
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一心同体
いっしんどうたい
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
三位一体
さんみいったい
the Trinity; three parts; three components
絶体絶命
ぜったいぜつめい
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered
表裏一体
ひょうりいったい
the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing; being inseparable like the two sides of an object; two sides of the same coin
渾然一体
こんぜんいったい
in complete harmony
無理無体
むりむたい
by force
体質改善
たいしつかいぜん
improvement of one's constitution; reformation
異体同心
いたいどうしん
being of one mind; acting in one accord; behaving in perfect harmony
身体髪膚
しんたいはっぷ
entire human body; every inch of one's body
人相風体
にんそうふうてい
someone's looks and personal appearance
四肢五体
ししごたい
the whole body
五体投地
ごたいとうち
prostration; placing knees, hands and forehead on the ground to show utmost respect
体は資本
からだはしほん
The body is capital; Health is the most important asset
Anime & Manga
寄生獣
Parasyte
SF horror depicting coexistence with parasites that take over 'bodies.'
通常攻撃が全体攻撃で二回攻撃のお母さんは好きですか？
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?
A well-known work with 体 in its Japanese title.
櫻子さんの足下には死体が埋まっている
Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-
A well-known work with 体 in its Japanese title.
最強タンクの迷宮攻略 ～体力9999のレアスキル持ちタンク、勇者パーティーを追放される～
The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero's Party-
A well-known work with 体 in its Japanese title.
異世界でスキルを解体したらチートな嫁が増殖しました 概念交差のストラクチャー
Isekai de Skill wo Kaitai Shitara Cheat na Yome ga Zoushoku Shimashita: Gainen Kousa no Structure
A well-known work with 体 in its Japanese title.
Games
Wii Sports
Wii Sports(2006)
Developer: Nintendo
Motion-sensing sports game moving your 'body.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 体 mean in Japanese?
体 means body, substance, object, reality, counter for images.
How do you read 体?
On'yomi: タイ、テイ (TAI, TEI). Kun'yomi: からだ、かたち (karada, katachi).
How many strokes does 体 have?
体 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 体 a good kanji for a tattoo?
体 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means body, substance, object, reality, counter for images. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.