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体
体 (readings: たい, てい, からだ; Japanese kanji) means “body”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 体育 (physical education).
What does 体 mean?
| Kanji | 体 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | body |
| Readings | たい, てい, からだ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 体
体 is read たい or てい or からだ depending on the word.
Example words with 体
| Example | 体育 (physical education) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14