Japanese Conversation · Level 70
75 words
Japanese word
体重
Pronunciation
Romajitaijū
Meaning
- nounbody weight
Example
私の体重は五十キロです。watashi no tai jū wa go jū ki ro de su
My body weight is 50 kilograms.
More examples
健康のために、毎朝体重を測っています。ken kō no ta me ni mai asa tai jū o haka tte i ma su
For my health, I measure my body weight every morning.
Core concept
It names the heaviness of a person's body, especially when measured in kilograms.
Common phrases
体重を測るtai jū o haka ru
measure body weight
体重が増えるtai jū ga fu e ru
gain weight
体重が減るtai jū ga he ru
lose weight
Definition in Japanese
人の体の重さ。hito no karada no omo sa
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 体 (tai, "body") + 重 (jū, "weight") forms 体重 (taijū), meaning body weight.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 体重 (taijū) is commonly stated in kilograms rather than pounds.