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.
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).
Similar words
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.