身(み)

み
noun
body, oneself, position
body-part
1. body, flesh
The physical body or its flesh.
身(み)を守(まも)る。
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.
身(み)に付(つ)ける。
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He has withdrawn and is living quietly.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.

身(み) has multiple meanings related to body and self.

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