1.
healthy body; state of good health; clean bill of health
A body that is in good physical health with no medical problems. Often used when describing someone who has been medically cleared or is in excellent physical condition.
検査の結果、健康体だと言われた。
After the examination, I was told I have a clean bill of health.
健康体を維持するには運動が欠かせない。
Exercise is essential to maintaining a healthy body.
彼は70歳を過ぎても健康体で、毎日ジョギングをしている。
Even past 70, he is in good health and jogs every day.
健康体 refers to a body in good physical condition with no medical issues. A compound of 健康 (healthy) + 体 (body).
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 健康体を維持する: to maintain a healthy body
- 健康体に戻る: to return to a healthy state
- 健康体である: to be in good health
USAGE:
Often used in medical contexts, especially after checkups or physical examinations. A typical pattern is 検査の結果、健康体だと分かった (the examination showed a clean bill of health).
CONTRAST:
Compare with 健康 (general health), which is broader and can include mental well-being. 健康体 focuses specifically on the physical body being free of illness.