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VocabJLPT N3

corpse

Noun

Definitions

1. dead body
2. corpse
3. Cadaver

This noun refers to a dead body or corpse. It is a straightforward term used in medical, criminal, or literary contexts, though it is considered quite direct and is commonly seen in mystery novels, news reports, and dramas.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"There might be a body," my senior said, almost like a joke.

Sentence 2

Why is there so much news about dead bodies lately?

Sentence 3

Wait — that body was real?

Sentence 4

Even if you find a dead body, please do not take photos.

Sentence 5

"I can't move a dead body" — he said it straight.