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noun
body, oneself, position
1. body, flesh
The physical body or its flesh.
To protect oneself.
My body shivered from the cold.
I leaned forward to listen.
2. oneself, one's position
One's own person or situation.
To wear; to acquire (a skill).
Common expression with two meanings
I tidied up my personal belongings.
He has withdrawn and is living quietly.
3. meat, flesh (of fish/fruit)
The edible part of fish or fruit.
To flake the fish meat.
This fish has white flesh.
I peeled the mandarin and ate the flesh.

() has multiple meanings related to body and self.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • ()()ける (to wear; to acquire skill)
  • ()(おぼ)えがある (to have experience of)
  • ()(まも)る (to protect oneself)
  • ()()く (to step aside, withdraw)
  • ()(ほど) (one's station in life)
  • ()(まわ)り (one's surroundings/belongings)

COMPOUND WORDS:

  • 身体(しんたい)/身体(からだ): body
  • 身分(みぶん): social status
  • 身元(みもと): identity