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VocabJLPT N3

the body

Noun

Definitions

1. the body
2. the flesh

This noun refers to the physical human body, emphasizing its material and flesh-and-blood nature. It is often used in contexts contrasting the body with the mind or spirit, and appears in formal or literary writing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She said, "Taking care of your body is part of the job."

Sentence 2

As long as your body can still move, you can keep going, right?

Sentence 3

"Your body will give out first," the doctor warned.

Sentence 4

He kept saying, "The body never lies."

Sentence 5

Working without breaks will take a serious toll on your body.