(ぶつりてき)

ぶつりてき
na-adjective
physical, material
1. physical, material
Relating to matter, physics, or the physical world as opposed to mental, spiritual, or abstract concepts.
物理的(ぶつりてき)不可能(ふかのう)
It's physically impossible.
We can't meet because of the physical distance.
I'm tired both mentally and physically.

USAGE: 物理的(ぶつりてき) is a ~(てき) adjective often contrasted with 精神的(せいしんてき) (mental/spiritual).

FORMS:

  • 物理的(ぶつりてき)な+noun (physical ~)
  • 物理的(ぶつりてき) (physically - adverbial form)

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NOTE: 物理的(ぶつりてき) focuses on physical laws and material reality, while 肉体的(にくたいてき) focuses specifically on the human body.