Translation of Japanese word "体重" to English
体重
たいじゅう
[taijuu]
IPA: /taijuu/
Meaning
NounAlternative form of bodyweight.
How to use
体重 (taijuu) — 'body weight'. 体重計 (taijuukei) — scale. 体重が増える / 減る — gain/lose weight. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
body weight
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 体重
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たいじゅう
Romaji Transcription: taijuu
Example Sentences
体重は軽いです。
たいじゅうはかるいです。
I am light.
体重を測ってください。
たいじゅうをはかってください。
Please measure my weight.
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- 体重計— scale / weighing machine
- 体重は軽いです。— I am light.
Frequency rank: #725 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "体重" mean?▼
The Japanese word "体重" means "body weight" in English.
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The word "体重" is read as "たいじゅう" (taijuu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "体重は軽いです。".
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