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身
mi
Description
「身」は、人の体や心を表す言葉です。「身を守る」のように、自分自身をさす時にも使います。
"身" is a word that represents a person's body or mind. It is also used to refer to oneself, as in "身を守る" (protect oneself).
魚や果物の食べられる部分も「身」と言います。
The edible part of fish or fruit is also called "身".
Meanings
身mi
body; oneself
危ないから身を守ってください。
It's dangerous, so protect yourself.
身mi
edible flesh of fish or fruit
この魚は身がやわらかい。
This fish has tender flesh.
身mi
social position; one's situation
彼の身になって考えよう。
Let's think from his perspective.
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Notes
- Nuance
身 stresses one's whole self or physical being, often in set phrases like 身を守る, 身につける.
- Etymology
native Japanese word; also the on-reading 'shin' appears in compounds like 全身 (zenshin).
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