Kanji · N3 · 7 strokes
身 / body
Kanji for body or oneself.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | み | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
身 carries the meaning body or oneself.
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How to write 身
Trace 身 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 身
身長しんちょうheight
出身しゅっしんhometown / birthplace
中身なかみcontent
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身 in context
身長は何センチですか。
しんちょうはなんせんちですか。
How tall are you (in centimeters)?
あなたの出身はどちらですか。
あなたのしゅっしんはどちらですか。
Where are you from?
この箱の中身は何ですか。
このはこのなかみはなんですか。
What are the contents of this box?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 身 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
身 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/身
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