Translation and Meaning of: 人体 - jintai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 人体 (jintai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: jintai
Kana: じんたい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: Human Body
Meaning in English: human body
Definition: human body.
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Explanation and Etymology - (人体) jintai
「人体」 (jintai) is a Japanese term that refers to the human body. This word is composed of two kanji: 「人」 (jin), which means "person" or "human being," and 「体」 (tai), which means "body." The combination of these two characters directly expresses the concept of the human body in the Japanese language.
The etymology of the kanji that make up the term is quite interesting. The kanji 「人」 is one of the oldest and most elemental characters, representing the stylized image of a person standing. This symbol contains the radical of a human being, reflecting the focus on individuality and human nature. On the other hand, the kanji 「体」 incorporates the radical for “meat” or “sheep” (月, in certain forms, which also suggests “moonlight”), forming a set that denotes the notion of physical or body.
The expression 「人体」 is widely used in academic, scientific, and medical contexts when studying anatomy or discussing the structure and functions of the human body. The word is versatile and frequently appears in various combinations, such as 「人体模型」 (jintai mokei), which means "anatomical model," or 「人体実験」 (jintai jikken), which refers to "human experiments." These compounds amplify the relevance of the term in different areas of knowledge.
Historically, the study of 「人体」 is a practice that has significantly evolved in Japan over the centuries. During the Edo and Meiji periods, Western influences brought new scientific perspectives, enhancing local knowledge about the human body. This cultural and scientific exchange continues to shape the way "jintai" is understood and explored today, highlighting the importance of the human body in health and biological sciences.
Synonyms and similar words
- 人間 (Ningen) - Human being, individual.
- 身体 (Shintai) - Physical body, physical form of a human being.
- 肉体 (Nikutai) - Physical body, specifically flesh; emphasizes the material part of the body.
- 人身 (Jinshin) - Human body, usually used in legal or formal contexts.
- 人形 (Ningyō) - Doll, human figure; generally refers to an artificial representation.
- 人型 (Hito-gata) - Human form refers to a structure or shape that imitates the human body.
Words with the same pronunciation: じんたい jintai
How to Write in Japanese - (人体) jintai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (人体) jintai:
Example Sentences - (人体) jintai
Below are some example sentences:
Jintai wa fukuzatsu na kozo o motte imasu
The human body has a complicated structure.
- 人体 (jintai) - Human Body
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 複雑 (fukuzatsu) - complex
- な (na) - adjectival particle
- 構造 (kouzou) - structure
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 持っています (motteimasu) - has, has
Sai wa jintai no chūshin ni ichi suru
The navel is located in the center of the human body.
- 臍 (navel) - indicates the part of the human body that is the central point of the abdomen.
- 人体 (corpo humano) - refers to the set of organs, tissues, and systems that make up the human body
- 中心 (centro) - indicates the point or place that is in the middle or at the center of something.
- 位置する (estar localizado) - indicates the position or location of something
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