noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to the physical body, build, or posture of a person or animal. Common in health, sports, and everyday contexts.
毎日運動して体を鍛えている。
I train my body by exercising every day.
彼は体が大きい。
He has a large build.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
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).
この建物は変わった体をしている。
This building has an unusual shape.
彼の文章は独特の体を持っている。
His writing has a distinctive style.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to the essential nature, true identity, or real content of something, as opposed to its appearance. Often used in philosophical or analytical contexts.
この計画はまだ体をなしていない。
This plan hasn't taken shape yet (lacks substance).
彼の言葉には体がない。
His words lack substance.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
Mathematical term for an algebraic structure with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Technical use.
実数全体は体をなす。
The set of all real numbers forms a field.
counter
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.
この博物館にはミイラが三体展示されている。
Three mummies are displayed in this museum.
人形を二体買った。
I bought two dolls.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
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).
このポスターでは太い体が使われている。
A bold typeface is used in this poster.
明朝体は読みやすい。
Mincho typeface is easy to read.