Japanese Conversation · Level 25
90 words
Japanese word
物体
Pronunciation
Romajibuttai
Meaning
- nounobject
Example
机の上に物体があります。tsukue no ue ni but tai ga a ri ma su
There is an object on the desk.
More examples
箱の中に小さな物体があります。bako no naka ni chii sa na but tai ga a ri ma su
There is a small object in the box.
遠くから見ると、その物体は石のように見えました。tō ku ka ra mi ru to so no but tai wa ishi no yō ni mi e ma shi ta
From a distance, the object looked like a stone.
Core concept
Describes a distinct physical entity that can be perceived as occupying space.
Common phrases
物体の形but tai no katachi
the shape of an object
物体の内部but tai no nai bu
the inside of an object
Similar words
物mono: A general word for a physical thing, also used for something considered in a broad or informal way.
物品buppin: A physical item considered as goods or as a possession.
Definition in Japanese
形や大きさがあり、空間の一部を占めて存在する個別のもの。katachi ya ō ki sa ga a ri kū kan no ichi bu o shi me te son zai su ru ko betsu no mo no
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 物体 (buttai) joins 物 (butsu, "thing") with 体 (tai, "body"), giving the sense of a physical entity.
Usage tips
- In scientific and formal writing, 物体 (buttai) often identifies a physical entity being discussed separately from its movement or properties.
Other meanings
- solidnoun
- bodynoun