Japanese word

体温

Pronunciation

Romajitaion

Meaning

  • nounbody temperature

Example

朝、体温を測ります。asa tai on o haka ri ma su

I take my body temperature in the morning.

Illustration for 体温 (body temperature)

More examples

熱があるときは体温を何度も確認します。netsu ga a ru to ki wa tai on o nan do mo kaku nin shi ma su

When you have a fever, check your body temperature several times.

Core concept

Describes the level of heat in a living body, especially when it is checked for health.

Common phrases

  • 体温を測るtai on o haka ru

    measure body temperature

  • 体温が上がるtai on ga a ga ru

    body temperature rises

  • 体温が低いtai on ga hiku i

    have a low body temperature

Definition in Japanese

人や動物の体の温度。hito ya dō butsu no karada no on do

Word origin

Combines 体 (tai, "body") and 温 (on, "warmth") to form a compound meaning the temperature of a body.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 体温 (taion) often appears with 測る (hakaru, "to measure") when someone checks their temperature.

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