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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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arm in Japanese — 腕
01

腕

arm
Meaning

腕は物を持ち上げるのに役立つ体の一部です。

An arm is a part of your body that helps you lift things.

Example

私は腕でバッグを持ち上げられます。

I can lift my bag with my arm.

hand in Japanese — 手
02

手

hand
Meaning

手は腕の先にある体の一部です。

A hand is the part of your body at the end of your arm.

Example

私は手でこんにちはと手を振ります。

I wave hello with my hand.

leg in Japanese — 脚
03

脚

leg
Meaning

脚は歩くのに役立つ体の一部です。

A leg is a part of your body that helps you walk.

Example

私は脚で速く走ります。

I run fast with my leg.

foot in Japanese — 足
04

足

foot
Meaning

足は立っているときに地面に触れる体の一部です。

A foot is the part of your body that touches the ground when you stand.

Example

私は足で立っています。

I stand on my foot.

ear in Japanese — 耳
05

耳

ear
Meaning

耳は音を聞くのに役立つ体の一部です。

An ear is the part of your body that helps you hear.

Example

私は耳で音楽を聞きます。

I hear music with my ear.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the Japanese word for “arm”?

✓ 腕

What is the Japanese word for “hand”?

✓ 手

What is the Japanese word for “leg”?

✓ 脚

What is the Japanese word for “foot”?

✓ 足

What is the Japanese word for “ear”?

✓ 耳

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