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体
Body
からだ (karada)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
🌸Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies, and many attribute it to a lifestyle built around healthy habits and ikigai—having a reason to wake up each morning. Daily walks, balanced meals, and regular movement help care for the body (体), while a sense of purpose nourishes the mind. Together, they form a philosophy of living not just longer, but better.
Memory Trick
Origin or Root(本) of Person(亻) is Healthy Body. ⚠️ Don't confuse 体 (body) with 休 (rest).
Readings
Onyomi: タイ (tai), テイ (tei)
Kunyomi: からだ (karada)
Example Words
体
からだ (karada)
Body
体力
たいりょく (tairyoku)
Physical strength
体育
たいいく (taiiku)
Physical education
体温
たいおん (taion)
Body temperature
Example Sentence
体を 大切に してください。
からだを たいせつに してください。
karada o taisetsu ni shite kudasai
Please take care of your body.