体 (たいけい · いたい · いったい)

Etymology

Simplified form of 體. The foundation (本) of a person (亻) is their body (体).

Components

• 亻 — 亻 is a component form of 人.
• 本

Example sentences

1. 金より体。 — Health is better than wealth.
2. 大体正しい。 — That is almost correct.
3. 体に悪いよ。 — It's not healthy for you.
4. 体重何キロ？ — How much do you weigh?
5. お体を大切に。 — Take care.

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