体
Meanings
Refers to the physical body, build, or posture of a person or animal. Common in health, sports, and everyday contexts.
I train my body by exercising every day.
He has a large build.
Used for the outward form or style of objects, structures, or abstract things. Often appears in compounds like 字体 (character style) or 文体 (writing style).
This building has an unusual shape.
His writing has a distinctive style.
Refers to the essential nature, true identity, or real content of something, as opposed to its appearance. Often used in philosophical or analytical contexts.
This plan hasn't taken shape yet (lacks substance).
His words lack substance.
Mathematical term for an algebraic structure with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Technical use.
The set of all real numbers forms a field.
counter for humanoid forms (dolls, statues, corpses, etc.)
Used as a counter for human-shaped objects, especially in formal or technical contexts. Not used for living people.
Three mummies are displayed in this museum.
I bought two dolls.
Refers to a style of type or font in printing and typography. Often used in compounds like 書体 (typeface) or 活字体 (print type).
A bold typeface is used in this poster.
Mincho typeface is easy to read.