Quick answer
身 is the kanji for "Body". The most common reading is み (mi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Body
Also : Person · Self · Somebody
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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 身 represents 'SOMEBODY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of somebody.
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with somebody. Kun-reading: み.
Example Sentences
定期健診で身長と体重を測ったところ、去年より少し体重が増えていました。
ていきけんしんでしんちょうとたいじゅうをはかったところ、きょねんよりすこしたいじゅうがふえていました。
At my regular check-up, my height and weight were measured, and I found I had gained a little weight since last year.
身近な問題に取り組んでいます。
みぢかなもんだいにとりくんでいます。
I'm tackling familiar problems.
Vocabulary using 身
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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