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体によく合う (からだによくあう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-u)
fit well (clothes)
Used when clothing fits the body comfortably and looks good. The phrase is a set expression combining 体に (to the body) and よく合う (matches well).
2
expression, godan verb (-u)
be good for one's health
Describes food, drink, or habits that suit one's constitution or promote health. Often used in contexts like dietary advice or describing how something agrees with the body.
A morning walk is good for my health.
Written forms 体からだ によく 合あ う
Standard kanji spelling using 体 for 'body'.
体からだ に 良よ く 合あ う
Variant using 良く for 'well', emphasizing the positive effect.
Similar words 体からだ に 合あ う Without よく, it simply means 'to suit one's body' or 'to fit', without the positive emphasis of 'well'.
健けん 康こう に 良い い A more direct and common way to say 'good for health', while 体によく合う implies a personal, constitutional suitability.
Etymology A set phrase composed of 体 (body), に (particle), よく (adverbial form of 良い, 'good'), and 合う (to match, suit). The literal meaning is 'to match well to the body', which extends to both physical fit and health suitability.
