living body; flesh and blood
Refers to a living human body, often contrasted with a dead body or a spiritual existence. Frequently used in set expressions like 生き身は死に身.
See also: 死に身
Rare, specialized term for fish that is still alive or extremely fresh, used mainly in fishing or culinary contexts.
As the saying goes, 'the living body is a dying body' — everyone dies someday.
Being a living, breathing human, I get hurt sometimes too.
At the market, live fish are traded at high prices.
Standard kanji spelling for the living body sense.
Kana spelling is sometimes used, especially in contexts where the kanji might be unfamiliar.
Compound of 生き (iki, 'living') + 身 (mi, 'body'). The reading いきみ is a straightforward combination of the two elements.