体 — Physical Body
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Learners often mix up 体 (Physical Body) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (木 (Tree) vs 本 (Book/Origin) vs 休 (Rest) vs 体 (Body)): 木 (Tree) • 本 (bar at the roots of the tree = Origin/Book) • 休 (person 亻 leaning against a tree 木 = Rest) • 体 (person 亻 + root/foundation 本 = Body).
Common Japanese Words with 体 (Physical Body)
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A unified group (団) acting as one single body (体) is an organization.
The kanji literally means physical body (体), so the word means body.
The big (大) picture of a physical body (体) (structure) gives you what it is generally.
All (全) parts of a physical body (体) make up the whole thing.
A tool (具) has a physical body (体) that makes it concrete and tangible.
Frequently Asked Questions About 体 (Physical Body)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 体 (Physical Body)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 体 ("Physical Body", read as たい) is: Tyrant (たい) Karate dad (からだ) wants his son to train his body, not read books. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 体 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 体 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 体 means "Physical Body". Its primary reading is たい (On'yomi: たい; Kun'yomi: からだ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 体?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 体 include: 団体 (だんたい - organization, association, group), 体 (からだ - body), 大体 (だいたい - generally), 全体 (ぜんたい - whole, entirety, whatever (is the matter)).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 体 (Physical Body) faster?
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