身
み · mi
Body, main part
- one's body, one's person
- oneself, one's appearance
- one's place (in society, etc.), one's position
flat · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
傘を借りるには、身分証が必要だ。
かさをかりるには、みぶんしょうがひつようだ。
To borrow an umbrella, you need an ID.
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この路線では、人身事故がよく発生する。
このろせんでは、じんしんじこがよくはっせいする。
On this line, accidents involving people frequently occur.
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この商品は、製造元が違うだけで、中身は全く同じだ。
このしょうひんは、せいぞうもとがちがうだけで、なかみはまったくおなじだ。
This product differs only in its manufacturer; the contents are exactly the same.
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彼は家族を顧みず、単身赴任した。
かれはかぞくをかえりみず、たんしんふにんした。
He went on a solo assignment, disregarding his family.
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What does 身 mean?
Body, main part. It can also mean: one's body, one's person; oneself, one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.), one's position.
How do you pronounce 身?
み (mi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 身?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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