How to Say ‘Your body; your health’ in Japanese
お体
o karada
[oh kah-rah-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: [お体] is a polite version of [体]. In phrases like this, it often really means "your health," not just your physical body.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Using [お体] sounds considerate and respectful, especially with older relatives or in-laws. It's a common gentle way to speak about someone's health.
Phrase Breakdown
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
Adds politeness and respect, often used for another person's body, health, or belongings.
お体を大切にしてください。
Please take care of your health.
体
karada
[kah-rah-dah]
body; physical condition
Here it refers politely to someone's body or health condition when used as お体.
体を休めてください。
Please rest your body.
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