δ½
Body
γγγ (karada)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The word δ½θ² (taiiku), meaning 'physical education,' combines the kanji for body and education. Japanese schools place strong importance on physical fitness and sports.
Memory Trick
Imagine a person standing upright. The left side of the kanji looks like a person, helping you remember that δ½ means 'body.'
Readings
Onyomi: γΏγ€ (tai), γγ€ (tei)
Kunyomi: γγγ (karada)
Example Words
δ½
γγγ (karada)
Body
δ½ε
γγγγγ (tairyoku)
Physical strength
δ½θ²
γγγγ (taiiku)
Physical education
δ½ζΈ©
γγγγ (taion)
Body temperature
Example Sentence
δ½γ 倧εγ« γγ¦γγ γγγ
γγγ γ γγγγ€γ« γγ¦γγ γγγ
karada o taisetsu ni shite kudasai
Please take care of your body.