Kanji 身: somebody, person, one's station in life
Key takeaways
Kanji 身: somebody, person, one's station in life. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 身
somebody, person, one's station in life
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji is a pictograph of a person with a protruding belly, symbolizing the 'body.' It represents both the physical body and one's 'social status' or 'standing.' Remember it through words like 'self' (自身) or 'social status' (身分).
