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Body, Oneself

み (mi)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The kanji 身 appears in many everyday words such as 身体 (body), 中身 (contents), and 身分 (social status). It often refers to one's body, self, or personal identity.

Memory Trick

Imagine looking at your WHOLE BODY in a mirror. Your BODY represents your true SELF, making it easy to remember 身.

Readings

Onyomi: シン (shin)

Kunyomi: み (mi)

Example Words

身体
しんたい (shintai)
Body
中身
なかみ (nakami)
Contents
身分
みぶん (mibun)
Status
身長
しんちょう (shinchou)
Height

Example Sentence

健康のために 身体を 動かします。

けんこうのために しんたいを うごかします。

kenkou no tame ni shintai o ugokashimasu

I exercise for my health.

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