VocabJLPT N5
one's body
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. one's body
  2. 2. one's person
  3. 3. oneself
  4. 4. one's place (in society, etc.)
A noun meaning "body," "oneself," or "one's person," often used in compound words or set expressions related to one's physical self or personal situation. It carries a slightly literary or formal nuance and appears frequently in phrases about one's own circumstances or physical condition.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He doesn't take care of himself.

Sentence 2

If you don't get to bed, your body won't hold up.

Sentence 3

Looking out for yourself isn't a bad thing.

Sentence 4

Your health comes first.

Sentence 5

Right now, keeping yourself safe is what matters.