Meaning

Primary

Body Weight

Word Type

noun

Explanation

How heavy is your body? Figure that out and you'll have your body weight.

Reading

たいじゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 体重をかける

    to put one's weight on

    体重をコントロールする

    to control one's own weight

    体重をチェックする

    to check someone's weight

Context Sentences

アンナさんの体重は、何キロですか?

What is Anna’s body weight in kilograms?

うちの犬は去年太ったが、必死のダイエットで一気に体重が下がりました。

Our dog ​​got fat last year, but she lost the weight all at once on a desperate diet.

すみません。この体重、コンタクトレンズの分も入ってますよね?

Excuse me. This weight takes my contact lenses into account too, right?

Kanji Composition