JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
体 — body
- Reading
- タイ・テイ・からだ・かたち
- Meaning
- body; substance; object; reality; counter for images
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
体 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is タイ・テイ・からだ・かたち and it means body; substance; object; reality; counter for images. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
体 appears in everyday japanese words such as 体 (appearance), 体 (Body) and 主体 (subject).
Japanese words containing 体
Frequently asked questions
What does 体 mean in Japanese?
体 means body; substance; object; reality; counter for images in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 体 read?
体 is read タイ・テイ・からだ・かたち. Reading it inside real words — 体 and 体 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 体 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 体 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 体 in a word?
A common word containing 体 is 体 (てい) — "appearance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 体 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 体 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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