肉体
にくたい
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
Example sentences
肉体は滅んでいく。
The flesh is mortal.
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The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
肉体は死すべきものである。
The flesh is mortal.
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A sound mind dwells in a sound body.
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A man's body dies, but his soul is immortal.
More examples (10)
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The body converts extra calories into fat.
彼は肉体の苦痛と闘わねばならなかった。
He had to contend against physical suffering.
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The medieval church despised the body and exalted the spirit.
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The mind should be developed along with the body.
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What exercise is to the body, reading is to the mind.
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Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
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Nature endowed her with both a sound mind and a sound body.
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It is said that this hot water brings a balance between body and mind.
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Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
魂のない肉体が人間でないのと同様に、愛のない家庭は家庭ではない。
A home without love is not a home any more than a body without a soul is a man.