noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
weak constitution; ill health
Refers to a person's chronically weak physical condition or susceptibility to illness. Often used in descriptive phrases like 病身の or 病身で.
彼は病身で、よく学校を休む。
He is of weak constitution and often misses school.
病身の母を介護している。
I am caring for my mother who is in ill health.