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VocabJLPT N1

upper body

Noun

Definitions

1. upper half of the body
2. upper body

This noun refers to the upper half of the body, from the waist upward, including the chest, shoulders, arms, and head. It is used in medical, fitness, and everyday contexts when describing posture, exercise, or injuries.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come on, lean your upper body a little further forward!

Sentence 2

I twisted my upper body to grab my bag on the train.

Sentence 3

This chair is designed to fully support your upper body.

Sentence 4

First sit up, then stand up slowly, please.

Sentence 5

In that novel, only the protagonist's upper body is depicted, and symbolically so.