上体
Meanings
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upper body
Refers to the part of the body above the waist, including the chest, shoulders, and arms. Used in contexts like posture, exercise, or medical descriptions.
Please sit up by raising your upper body.
He is training his upper body strength.
Usage patterns
- 上体を反らすto arch/bend the upper body backward
I arched my upper body back while stretching.
- 上体をひねるto twist the upper body
Before exercising, I twisted my upper body to loosen up.
- 上体を前傾させるto lean the upper body forward
When riding a bike, it's good to lean your upper body forward.
- 上体を支えるto support one's upper body
I did sit-ups while supporting my upper body with my arms.
Expressions
- 上体を起こすstraighten up; sit upright