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身
身 (readings: しん, み; Japanese kanji) means “body / self”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 身体 (body).
What does 身 mean?
| Kanji | 身 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | body / self |
| Readings | しん, み |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 身
身 is read しん or み depending on the word.
Example words with 身
| Example | 身体 (body) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14