肉体
にくたい
nikutai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
肉体 (にくたい (nikutai)) means "Body". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Body
Also : flesh · physique
Learn 肉体 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
スポーツで肉体を鍛える。
すぽーつでにくたいをきたえる。
We strengthen the body through sports.
肉体労働は疲れる。
にくたいろうどうはつかれる。
Physical labor is tiring.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Learn 肉体 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.