体
からだ
karada
JLPT N47 strokesKanjiLevel 14 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
体 is the kanji for "Body". A common reading is からだ (karada). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Body
Also : Object · Reality · Substance · Counter For Images
Readings
kunからだ/ karadakunかたち/ katachionたい/ taionてい/ tei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 体 represents 'BODY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of body.
Reading ·
On-reading: たい — remember this sound by associating it with body. Kun-reading: からだ.
Example Sentences
毎日体を鍛えています。
まいにちからだをきたえています。
I train my body every day.
体育の授業で走りました。
たいいくのじゅぎょうではしりました。
I ran in P.E. class.
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