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physical, material
Relating to matter, physics, or the physical world as opposed to mental, spiritual, or abstract concepts.
物理的に不可能だ。
It's physically impossible.
物理的な距離があるから会えない。
We can't meet because of the physical distance.
精神的にも物理的にも疲れた。
I'm tired both mentally and physically.
USAGE: 物理的 is a ～的 adjective often contrasted with 精神的 (mental/spiritual).
FORMS:
- 物理的な＋noun (physical ~)
- 物理的に (physically - adverbial form)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 物理的に不可能 (physically impossible)
- 物理的な距離 (physical distance)
- 物理的な制約 (physical constraints)
- 物理的な存在 (physical existence)
CONTRASTS:
- 精神的 - mental, spiritual
- 肉体的 - bodily, physical (relating to the body)
NOTE: 物理的 focuses on physical laws and material reality, while 肉体的 focuses specifically on the human body.