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5 Japanese Body Words Every Beginner Should Know

Learn 5 useful Japanese body words with visual examples. Study each word, read a simple explanation and example sentence, then test yourself with the quick quiz.

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body in Japanese — 体
01

体

body
Meaning

人や動物の主要な部分です。

The main part of a person or animal.

Example

体は生命にとって重要です。

The body is important for life.

head in Japanese — 頭
02

頭

head
Meaning

顔がある体の上の部分です。

The top part of the body where the face is.

Example

私の頭は少し痛いです。

My head hurts a little.

face in Japanese — 顔
03

顔

face
Meaning

目、鼻、口がある頭の前の部分です。

The front part of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are.

Example

彼女は幸せな顔をしています。

She has a happy face.

eye in Japanese — 目
04

目

eye
Meaning

物を見るための顔の部分です。

The part of the face that sees things.

Example

私は目で見ます。

I see with my eye.

nose in Japanese — 鼻
05

鼻

nose
Meaning

匂いを嗅ぐための顔の部分です。

The part of the face used for smelling.

Example

私の鼻は冷たいです。

My nose is cold.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the Japanese word for “body”?

✓ 体

What is the Japanese word for “head”?

✓ 頭

What is the Japanese word for “face”?

✓ 顔

What is the Japanese word for “eye”?

✓ 目

What is the Japanese word for “nose”?

✓ 鼻

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