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“physical” in Japanese

Japanese

Also肉体的 (nikutaiteki)

Pronunciation

Romajibutsuriteki

Example

二つの物体には物理的な接触が必要です。futa tsu no but tai ni wa butsu ri teki na ses shoku ga hitsu yō de su

The two objects need physical contact.

Illustration for 物理的 (physical)

How to say “physical” in Japanese

“Physical” in Japanese is 物理的 (butsuriteki).

Points to something that exists in or acts on the material world, including the human body, rather than only in the mind.

Full entry for 物理的: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 物理的

この装置は物理的な力に耐えられます。ko no sō chi wa butsu ri teki na chikara ni ta e ra re ma su

This device can withstand physical force.

Tips for using 物理的

  • The word physical can describe both material things and bodily qualities, which is why physical strength and physical evidence use the same adjective.

Other Japanese words for “physical”

この仕事は肉体的にきついです。ko no shi goto wa niku tai teki ni ki tsu i de su

This work is physically demanding.

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