(しんたい)

しんたい
noun
body, physique
See also: (からだ) (everyday form)
1. body, physique
The physical body of a human being, often used in formal or medical contexts.
身体(しんたい)検査(けんさ)()けた
I underwent a physical examination.
Facilities for people with physical disabilities.
To maintain a healthy body, exercise and diet are important.
Long hours of desk work put strain on the body.
Athletes pay close attention to taking care of their bodies.

身体(しんたい) is the formal reading; (からだ) (body) is used in everyday speech.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 身体(しんたい): formal/written; used in official, medical, or legal contexts
  • (からだ): everyday word for body; more casual
  • 肉体(にくたい): physical body, often contrasted with mind/spirit