adverb, expression
close to one's person; next to the skin
Fixed adverbial expression meaning to carry or keep something always on one's body, never parting with it. Often used with verbs like 持つ, 身につける, or しまう.
お守りを肌身離さず持っている。
I always carry the amulet close to my person.
彼は大切な写真を肌身離
He always keeps the precious photo next to his skin.