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How to say "Body" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "body", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
体
からだ (karada)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
体温
たいおん (taion)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "body" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 体 and 体温.
In Japanese, 体 (からだ (karada)) is typically associated with "body" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Refers to the entire human body. Often used when talking about health or physical condition..
On the other hand, 体温 (たいおん (taion)) maps to "body temperature" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to the temperature of a living body. Often measured with a thermometer, especially when feeling unwell.. A literal translation of "body" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "体"
毎日運動して体を強くします。
I exercise every day to strengthen my body.
Bilingual Context for "体温"
熱があるので、体温を測ってください。
You have a fever, so please take your body temperature.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日運動して ＿＿＿ を強くします。" (Meaning: "I exercise every day to strengthen my body.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "体" fits here because it means "body" in the context of: "I exercise every day to strengthen my body.". "体温" represents "body temperature".