身 — Self, Body
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How long (長) your body (身) is determines your height.
The kanji for body (身) simply means body.
Frequently Asked Questions About 身 (Self, Body)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 身 (Self, Body)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 身 ("Self, Body", read as しん) is: The big-body samurai desperately needs some shin (しん) guards, and, well... a mirror (み). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 身 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 身 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 身 means "Self, Body". Its primary reading is しん (On'yomi: しん; Kun'yomi: み). 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 身?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 身 include: 身長 (しんちょう - height (of body), stature), 身 (み - body, main part, oneself, sword).
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