Meaning of 身 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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身JLPT 3
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Kana Readingみ
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Romajimi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- body
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- oneself
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- one's place; one's position
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.); wood (as opposed to bark); blade (as opposed to its handle); container(as opposed to its lid)
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Example Sentences
身, み used in context
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保憲は脇息に身を預け、目前に出された朝餉に当惑の目を当てていた。
Yasunori leaned into the armrest and looked in bemusement at the breakfast laid before him.
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When the flatterer pipes, then the devil dances.
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The cold wind cut through his coat.
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Something must have happened to him on the way.
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万一あなたの身に何か起これば、すぐに私たちに知らせてください。
Should anything happen to you, let us know at once.
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Quick to adapt to changing circumstances.
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