Kanji · N4 · 7 strokes
体 / body
Kanji for body.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | タイ、テイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | からだ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
体 carries the meaning body.
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How to write 体
Trace 体 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 体
体からだbody
体重たいじゅうbody weight
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体 in context
スポーツは体にいいです。
すぽーつはからだにいいです。
Sports are good for your body.
体重は何キロですか。
たいじゅうはなんきろですか。
How much do you weigh?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 体 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
体 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/体
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