Translation guide
Expressions referring to one's own body or physical self, often used in contexts of safety, carrying items, or personal space.
Referring to one's own body, especially in contexts of protection, carrying, or personal safety.
A common word for one's body or person, often used in set phrases about safety or carrying items.
A more formal term for the physical body, often used in medical or official contexts.
to protect one's physical safety
The general word for body, used in everyday speech.
Take care of yourself (your body)
Expressing that something is being carried or worn directly on the body.
Literally 'attach to one's body', used for wearing accessories or carrying small items like a wallet.
Please keep your passport on your person at all times.
To carry (a portable item), often used for electronic devices or important documents.
to carry a smartphone on one's person
To carry around, implying movement from place to place.
Referring to the protection of one's physical self from harm.
The English phrase 'one's person' is rarely translated directly. Instead, use specific Japanese words like 身 (み) or 身体 (しんたい) depending on context.
I always carry my wallet on me.