Meaning

Primary

Body

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

からだ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You have your body. It's nice - looking good! What would really mess up your body? It would be a car raider (からだ). I'm talking about a dude who is a raider of some kind driving a car. If he runs into your body, you're done for, so watch out for the car raider.

Of course, this mnemonic is only meant to get you close to the reading. Hopefully it is close enough to get you to the actual reading, からだ.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 体をうごかす

    to move one's body

    体を見る

    to look at the body

    体をあたためる

    to warm oneself up

Context Sentences

その男は体が大きい。

The man has a big body.

元気な体を一生大切にしてね。

Cherish your healthy body for life.

アレルギーで体中が赤くなった。

My whole body turned red due to allergies.

Kanji Composition