Quick answer
体 is the kanji for "Body". The most common reading is からだ (karada). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Body
Also : Object · Matter · Substance
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 体 represents 'BODY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of body.
On-reading: たい — remember this sound by associating it with body. Kun-reading: からだ.
Example Sentences
毎日体を鍛えています。
まいにちからだをきたえています。
I train my body every day.
体育の授業で走りました。
たいいくのじゅぎょうではしりました。
I ran in P.E. class.
Vocabulary using 体
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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