囚われの身 (とらわれのみ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, noun
captive; prisoner
Describes the state of being held captive or imprisoned. Often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
captured, criminal, arrest
Similar words
- 捕虜
捕虜 specifically means 'prisoner of war', while 囚われの身 is a broader, more literary expression for being a captive or prisoner.
- 囚人
囚人 is a concrete term for a prison inmate, whereas 囚われの身 emphasizes the state of being held captive, not necessarily in a formal prison.
Etymology
Compound of 囚われ (とらわれ, 'capture') + の (possessive particle) + 身 (み, 'body, oneself'). Literally 'a captured self'.
