体質
体質 30 सेकंड में
- Refers to inherent physical constitution and biological traits.
- Commonly used for allergies, weight tendencies, and health states.
- Metaphorically describes corporate culture or organizational nature.
- Distinguished from 'body shape' (external) and 'personality' (mental).
The Japanese word 体質 (たいしつ - taishitsu) is a fundamental noun that translates most accurately to 'physical constitution,' 'predisposition,' or 'body type' in a physiological sense. However, its usage in Japanese is far more nuanced and frequent than the English word 'constitution.' It refers to the inherent qualities of an individual's body—how it reacts to environment, food, stress, and disease. When a Japanese person says they have a certain taishitsu, they are describing their biological blueprint. This isn't just about being fit or thin; it's about whether your body naturally runs hot, whether you are prone to allergies, or how you metabolize alcohol. Understanding this word is key to navigating Japanese conversations about health, beauty, and even professional environments.
- Biological Nature
- The primary meaning refers to the physical makeup of a person. For example, if you catch colds easily, you might say you have a 'weak constitution' (虚弱体質 - kyojaku taishitsu).
- Metaphorical Usage
- Interestingly, the word extends to organizations. A company's 'corporate culture' or 'internal nature' is often called 企業体質 (kigyo taishitsu). If a company is prone to scandals, it is said to have a 'corrupt constitution.'
私はアレルギー体質なので、猫を飼うことができません。
(Because I have an allergic constitution, I cannot keep a cat.)
In everyday life, you will encounter this word in skincare commercials (e.g., 'for sensitive skin types'), medical consultations, and discussions about diet. Unlike 'personality' (性格 - seikaku), which describes the mind, taishitsu describes the hardware of the human machine. It is often viewed as something semi-permanent, though Japanese culture also emphasizes 'improving one's constitution' (体質改善 - taishitsu kaizen) through traditional medicine (Kampo), diet, and lifestyle changes. This concept is deeply rooted in the idea that one's base state can be balanced.
彼は太りにくい体質で、いくら食べても痩せている。
(He has a constitution that makes it hard to gain weight; no matter how much he eats, he stays thin.)
- Medical Context
- Doctors use this word to describe hereditary traits or systemic reactions to medication.
Furthermore, the concept of 'cold sensitivity' (冷え性 - hieshou) is often discussed as a type of taishitsu. In Japan, maintaining a 'warm' constitution is considered vital for health. Therefore, people might say their taishitsu has changed after moving to a different climate or changing their diet significantly. It encompasses the holistic state of being, bridging the gap between genetics and current health status.
Using 体質 correctly requires understanding its role as a noun that modifies or is modified by adjectives and other nouns. It is most frequently used with the particle だ (da) or です (desu) to state a fact about oneself or others. It also appears in compound words that describe specific types of bodies. Because it refers to an internal state, it is often paired with verbs like 改善する (kaizen suru - to improve) or 受け継ぐ (uketsugu - to inherit).
- Compound Nouns
- Many specific conditions are formed by adding a prefix to 体質. Common examples include アレルギー体質 (allergic), 虚弱体質 (weak/frail), and 特異体質 (unusual/idiosyncratic).
母からの遺伝で、私は汗をかきやすい体質だ。
(Due to genetics from my mother, I have a constitution that makes me sweat easily.)
When describing a change in one's health or body behavior, you use the phrase 体質が変わる (taishitsu ga kawaru). This is a common topic in Japanese lifestyle magazines, where articles promise to help you 'change your constitution' through yoga or fermented foods. In a professional setting, if you are describing why you cannot drink alcohol at a party, saying 'お酒が飲めない体質なんです' (It's my constitution that I can't drink) is a polite and medically-grounded way to decline without causing social friction.
この薬は、あなたの体質には合わないかもしれません。
(This medicine might not suit your constitution.)
- The 'No' Particle Usage
- You will often see '体質の' used as an adjective. For example, 体質の問題 (a matter of constitution) or 体質的な違い (constitutional differences).
In more abstract or critical contexts, you might hear about '古い体質' (old-fashioned constitution/nature) of a company or organization. This refers to deep-seated habits or structural problems that are hard to fix. For example, 'あの学校の古い体質を改善すべきだ' (We should improve that school's old-fashioned nature). Here, the word moves from biological to sociological, but the core meaning of 'inherent, hard-to-change nature' remains consistent.
In Japan, 体質 is a word that bridges the gap between clinical medical terminology and daily casual conversation. You will hear it in various settings, ranging from the doctor's office to the breakroom at work. Because Japanese culture places a high value on understanding one's own body and its limits, discussing taishitsu is considered a normal, even responsible, thing to do. It is not seen as complaining, but rather as stating a biological fact.
- Beauty and Skincare
- In cosmetics stores (like Matsumoto Kiyoshi), staff will ask about your 'skin constitution' (肌質 - hadashitsu, a related term) or general body constitution to recommend products. You'll see signs for 'supplements for those with a cold constitution.'
「私はもともと冷え性の体質なんです。」
(I've naturally had a cold-sensitive constitution from the start.)
Another major arena for this word is the Japanese 'Nomikai' (drinking party). If someone is pressured to drink but cannot handle alcohol, they might say, 'お酒を受け付けない体質なんです' (I have a constitution that doesn't accept alcohol). This is a socially acceptable 'out.' It shifts the reason from a personal choice to a biological limitation, which is usually respected immediately. You will also hear it in news broadcasts regarding corporate scandals. Commentators will often blame the 'corporate constitution' (企業の体質) for repeated mistakes, implying that the problem is not just one individual but the 'DNA' of the company itself.
その不祥事は、会社の閉鎖的な体質が原因だ。
(That scandal was caused by the company's closed-off nature.)
- Health Magazines
- Magazines like 'AnAn' or 'Tarzan' frequently feature headlines like 'How to change your fat-prone constitution in 30 days.' This reflects a national interest in optimizing one's biological state.
Finally, in sports, coaches might talk about a player's taishitsu regarding how quickly they recover from injury or how much muscle they can build. It's a versatile word that covers the 'stuff' you are made of, whether that stuff is flesh and bone or corporate policy and tradition.
One of the most common mistakes English speakers make when using 体質 is confusing it with other 'body' words like 体型 (taikei - body shape) or 健康 (kenkou - health). While they are related, they are not interchangeable. Taikei refers to what you see in the mirror—height, weight, proportions. Taishitsu refers to what happens inside—metabolism, allergic reactions, genetic tendencies.
- Confusing with Personality
- Do not use 体質 to describe someone's personality (性格 - seikaku). While 'constitution' in English can sometimes mean 'disposition,' in Japanese, 体質 is strictly physical or organizational. You wouldn't say someone has a 'kind constitution' (×優しい体質).
× 彼は痩せている体質です。
○ 彼は痩せやすい体質です。
(Correction: Don't say 'he is a thin constitution.' Say 'he has a constitution that makes it easy to be thin.')
Another error is using 体質 when you should use 体調 (taichou). Taichou refers to your current physical condition—how you feel *right now*. If you have a headache today, that's a taichou issue. If you get headaches every time the barometric pressure drops, that's a taishitsu issue. Mixing these up can lead to confusion in a medical setting. For instance, '体質が悪い' sounds like you have a fundamentally poor biological makeup, whereas '体調が悪い' simply means you feel sick today.
× 私は病気の体質です。
○ 私は病弱な体質です。
(Correction: Don't say 'disease constitution.' Say 'sickly/weak constitution.')
- Overusing the Metaphor
- While you can use it for companies, don't use it for smaller things like a 'car's constitution' or a 'house's constitution.' Use 性質 (seishitsu - properties/nature) for inanimate objects.
Lastly, remember that 体質 is a noun. You cannot say '体質する' (to constitutionize). You must use verbs like '改善する' (improve), '変える' (change), or '持つ' (have/possess). Beginners often try to turn it into a verb because they think of 'conditioning' in English, but in Japanese, it remains a static noun describing a state.
To truly master 体質, you must know its neighbors in the Japanese vocabulary. Several words share semantic space but carry different nuances. Choosing the right one makes your Japanese sound natural and precise. Below is a comparison of the most common alternatives.
- 体質 vs. 体格 (Taikaku)
- 体質 is internal/biological (metabolism, allergies). 体格 is external/physical build (broad shoulders, tall, muscular). Example: 'He has a sturdy build (体格)' vs 'He has a weak constitution (体質)'.
- 体質 vs. 性質 (Seishitsu)
- 体質 is for living bodies or organizations. 性質 is for the nature or properties of things, substances, or personalities. You talk about the '性質' of a chemical, but the '体質' of a person.
彼は立派な体格をしているが、実は虚弱体質だ。
(He has a fine physical build, but actually has a weak constitution.)
Another word often confused is 肌質 (hadashitsu). This is specifically the 'constitution' of your skin (oily, dry, combination). While taishitsu is the whole body, hadashitsu is the subset used in the beauty industry. Then there is 気質 (kisu/katagi), which refers to one's temperament or spirit. While taishitsu is physical, kisu is psychological and emotional. In the corporate world, you might hear 社風 (shafuu), which means 'company atmosphere' or 'culture.' While kigyo taishitsu implies deep, structural, almost biological traits of a company, shafuu is the more general 'vibe' or style of the workplace.
この素材の性質上、熱に弱いです。
(Due to the nature [性質] of this material, it is weak against heat.)
Finally, consider 遺伝 (iden - heredity). While taishitsu is the *result*, iden is the *cause*. You might say 'It's hereditary' (遺伝です) to explain your 'allergic constitution' (アレルギー体質). In medical contexts, 素因 (soin - predisposition) is a more technical synonym for taishitsu, used when discussing the likelihood of developing specific diseases. Understanding these distinctions will help you avoid sounding like a textbook and start sounding like a native speaker who understands the subtle textures of the Japanese language.
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
The character 質 originally depicted two shells (currency) and a person, implying value or essence. When combined with 'body,' it literally means the 'value/essence of the body.'
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing 'tsu' as 'su'.
- Stressing the first syllable too heavily like English.
- Mixing up 'shitsu' with 'shitsue' or 'shitsu' with 'shitsu-rei'.
- Elongating the 'i' sound in 'shi'.
- Failing to pronounce the 'u' at the end clearly (though it is often whispered).
कठिनाई स्तर
The kanji are common but require knowing the 'shitsu' reading.
The kanji for 'shitsu' (質) has many strokes and is easy to smudge.
Easy to pronounce once 'tsu' is mastered.
Clear sound, but often used in fast-paced health discussions.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Noun + teki (Turning nouns into adjectives)
体質的な違い (Constitutional difference)
Verb stem + yasui (Easy to do...)
太りやすい体質 (Constitution easy to gain weight)
Verb stem + nikui (Hard to do...)
痩せにくい体質 (Constitution hard to lose weight)
Ni yotte (Depending on...)
体質によって結果が違う (Results differ depending on constitution)
Ni au (To suit/match)
薬が体質に合う (The medicine suits the constitution)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
私はアレルギー体質です。
I have an allergic constitution.
Noun + desu. Simple statement of fact.
体質が弱いです。
My constitution is weak.
Subject + ga + Adjective.
これは私の体質です。
This is my constitution/body type.
Possessive 'no' + noun.
体質を知りたいです。
I want to know my constitution.
Object + o + tai (want to).
母と同じ体質です。
I have the same constitution as my mother.
A to onaji (the same as A).
体質は大切です。
Constitution is important.
Topic marker 'wa' + adjective.
どんな体質ですか?
What kind of constitution do you have?
Donna (what kind of) + noun.
太りやすい体質です。
I have a constitution that gains weight easily.
Verb stem + yasui + noun.
最近、体質が変わった気がします。
I feel like my constitution has changed lately.
Verb past tense + ki ga suru (I feel like...).
お酒が飲めない体質なんです。
The truth is, I have a constitution that can't drink alcohol.
Potential verb + noun + n desu (explanatory tone).
体質に合う石鹸を探しています。
I am looking for a soap that suits my constitution.
Ni au (suits/matches) + noun.
彼は痩せにくい体質だそうです。
I heard that he has a constitution that makes it hard to lose weight.
Verb stem + nikui + noun + sou desu (I heard).
体質改善のために、毎日歩いています。
I walk every day to improve my constitution.
Noun + no tame ni (for the sake of).
子供の頃から虚弱体質でした。
I have had a weak constitution since I was a child.
Noun + deshita (past tense).
自分の体質を理解することが大切です。
It is important to understand your own constitution.
Koto (nominalizer) + wa taisetsu desu.
アレルギー体質の人は注意してください。
People with allergic constitutions, please be careful.
Noun + no hito (people of...).
漢方薬で体質改善を試みています。
I am trying to improve my constitution with herbal medicine.
De (by means of) + o kokoromite iru (trying to).
この会社は古い体質が残っている。
This company still has an old-fashioned nature.
Adjective + noun + ga nokotte iru (remains).
体質的に、カフェインが苦手なんです。
Constitutionally, I'm not good with caffeine.
Noun + teki ni (adverbial usage).
太りやすい体質を遺伝だと言い訳にする。
To use a weight-gaining constitution as an excuse for genetics.
O + to iiwake ni suru (use as an excuse).
環境が変わると体質も影響を受ける。
When the environment changes, one's constitution is also affected.
Passive voice: eikyou o ukeru.
彼女は特異体質で、特定の音が聞こえない。
She has an unusual constitution and cannot hear certain sounds.
De (due to/being) + specific condition.
体質に合わないダイエットは危険です。
Diets that don't suit your constitution are dangerous.
Relative clause modifying 'diet'.
彼の体質はスポーツに向いている。
His constitution is suited for sports.
Ni muite iru (is suited for).
企業の隠蔽体質が今回の不祥事を招いた。
The company's culture of concealment led to this scandal.
Subject + ga + Object + o maneita (led to/caused).
アトピー体質の治療には根気が必要です。
Patience is necessary for the treatment of an atopic constitution.
Ni wa + noun + ga hitsuyou desu.
日本社会の閉鎖的な体質を批判する。
To criticize the closed-off nature of Japanese society.
Adjective + noun + o hihan suru.
体質的な要因が病気の発症に関与している。
Constitutional factors are involved in the onset of the disease.
Ni kanyo shite iru (is involved in).
組織の体質を根本から変えるのは難しい。
It is difficult to change the nature of an organization from the ground up.
Konpon kara (from the roots/foundation).
彼は生まれつきの虚弱体質を克服した。
He overcame his innate weak constitution.
O kokufuku shita (overcame).
この薬の副作用は体質によって異なります。
The side effects of this medicine vary depending on the constitution.
Ni yotte kotonaru (varies depending on).
現代人は運動不足で体質が弱まっている。
Modern people's constitutions are weakening due to lack of exercise.
De (reason) + yowamatte iru (is weakening).
その政党の事なかれ主義的な体質が問題だ。
The political party's 'don't rock the boat' nature is the problem.
Compound adjective + taishitsu.
体質改善案が取締役会で承認された。
The plan for structural/constitutional improvement was approved by the board.
Passive voice: shounin sareta.
遺伝子組み換え食品が体質に与える影響を調査する。
Investigate the effects that genetically modified foods have on the constitution.
Ni ataeru eikyou (impact given to).
官僚体質の打破が、行政改革の鍵となる。
Breaking down the bureaucratic nature is the key to administrative reform.
Noun + no daha (breaking down/abolishing).
心理学的には、体質と気質の相関関係が研究されている。
Psychologically, the correlation between constitution and temperament is being researched.
Soukan kankei (correlation).
デフレ体質から脱却するための経済政策。
Economic policies to break away from a deflationary nature/structure.
Kara dakkyaku suru (to escape/break free from).
彼は体質的に、長時間労働に耐えられない。
He is constitutionally unable to endure long working hours.
Ni taerarenai (cannot endure).
この土地の気候が、住民の健康な体質を作っている。
The climate of this land creates the healthy constitutions of its residents.
Subject + ga + Object + o tsukutte iru.
企業の不祥事は、個人の過失というよりは組織の体質に起因する。
Corporate scandals stem from the organization's nature rather than individual negligence.
A to iu yori wa B (rather than A, it's B) + ni kiin suru (stems from).
東洋医学では、個々の体質に基づいた処方がなされる。
In Eastern medicine, prescriptions are made based on individual constitutions.
Ni motozuita (based on).
日本経済の脆弱な体質を露呈させる結果となった。
It resulted in exposing the fragile nature of the Japanese economy.
O rotei saseru (to expose/lay bare).
その作家の文体には、彼自身の神経質な体質が反映されている。
The author's writing style reflects his own nervous constitution.
Ni han'ei sarete iru (is reflected in).
社会全体の事なかれ主義的体質が、イノベーションを阻害している。
The 'don't rock the boat' nature of society as a whole is hindering innovation.
O sogai shite iru (is hindering/inhibiting).
体質改善は一朝一夕には成し遂げられない。
Improving one's constitution cannot be accomplished overnight.
Icchou isseki ni wa (overnight/in a short time).
法整備だけでは、業界の腐敗した体質を浄化することはできない。
Legislation alone cannot purify the corrupt nature of the industry.
Dake de wa... dekinai (cannot... with only).
彼は哲学的な体質を持っており、常に物事の本質を問う。
He has a philosophical constitution and always questions the essence of things.
O motte ori (possessing, and...).
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— A constitution that cannot handle alcohol. Used to politely decline drinks.
体質的にお酒を受け付けません。
— A constitution sensitive to cold. Very common health complaint in Japan.
冷え性の体質なので、冬は辛いです。
— A constitution that sweats easily.
私は汗をかきやすい体質で、夏は大変だ。
— A sickly or weak constitution.
病弱な体質を克服するために運動を始めた。
— A constitution that builds muscle easily.
彼は筋肉がつきやすい体質で羨ましい。
— Having a sensitive skin constitution.
敏感肌の体質なので、無添加の石鹸を使う。
— A constitution that has trouble falling asleep.
昔から寝付きが悪い体質なんです。
— A constitution with a weak stomach/digestive system.
胃腸が弱い体質なので、辛いものは避ける。
— A constitution that makes it hard to gain weight.
いくら食べても太りにくい体質だ。
— Having an atopic (eczema-prone) constitution.
アトピー体質のケアについて相談する。
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Taikei is the external shape/figure. Taishitsu is the internal nature.
Taichou is the temporary condition today. Taishitsu is the long-term nature.
Seikaku is the mental personality. Taishitsu is the physical nature.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— Literally 'improving constitution,' but used for fundamental reform of any system.
経営の体質改善を図る。
Professional— Refers to outmoded ways of thinking or operating within a group.
あの組織は古い体質が抜けない。
Neutral/Critical— A culture of avoiding trouble at all costs.
事なかれ主義の体質が成長を妨げている。
Professional— A culture or nature of hiding mistakes or scandals.
隠蔽体質を指摘される。
Journalistic— To be ingrained in one's nature or the organization's culture.
官僚的な考えが体質に染み付いている。
Literary— Used metaphorically for someone with a very unique or strange character.
彼はある意味、特異体質の天才だ。
Colloquial— Sometimes used metaphorically for a weak economy or market.
日本経済の虚弱体質が露呈した。
Economic— To undergo a fundamental transformation.
自分自身の体質を変える努力をする。
General— A deep-seated or inherent problem.
それは単なるミスではなく、体質的な問題だ。
Formal— A state where an economy is fundamentally prone to deflation.
デフレ体質からの脱却を目指す。
Economicआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both mean 'nature' or 'quality.'
性質 (seishitsu) is for inanimate objects or general traits. 体質 (taishitsu) is specifically for living bodies or organizations.
水の性質 (Properties of water) vs. 私の体質 (My constitution).
Both start with 'Tai' (body).
体格 (taikaku) refers to the size and build of the body (muscular, tall). 体質 (taishitsu) refers to how the body functions internally.
立派な体格 (A fine build) vs. 虚弱体質 (A weak constitution).
Both contain 'shitsu' (quality).
気質 (kishitsu) is about one's psychological temperament. 体質 is about the physical body.
職人気質 (The spirit of a craftsman) vs. アレルギー体質 (Allergic constitution).
Very similar in sound and scope.
肌質 (hadashitsu) is limited only to the skin's condition. 体質 is the whole body's condition.
肌質に合うクリーム (Cream for skin type) vs. 体質に合う食事 (Food for constitution).
Used in health contexts.
体調 is how you feel right now. 体質 is your permanent state.
体調が悪い (I feel sick now) vs. 体質が弱い (I have a weak constitution).
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
私は [Condition] 体質です。
私はアレルギー体質です。
[Verb-stem] やすい体質です。
太りやすい体質です。
体質的に [Difficulty] です。
体質的に朝は弱いです。
[Noun] の体質が [Result] を招いた。
隠蔽の体質が不祥事を招いた。
体質改善を [Action] する。
体質改善を根底から実施する。
体質に [Verb-passive] 要素がある。
体質に起因する要素がある。
体質に合う [Noun] を探す。
体質に合うサプリを探す。
体質が変わる。
運動で体質が変わる。
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Very common in health and business contexts.
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Using 体質 (taishitsu) to mean 'I feel sick today.'
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体調 (taichou) が悪いです。
Taishitsu is your permanent constitution. Taichou is your temporary condition. Saying 'Taishitsu ga warui' implies your whole biological makeup is bad.
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Using 体質 (taishitsu) to describe body shape.
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体型 (taikei) がいいですね。
Taishitsu is internal. If you want to compliment someone's figure or shape, use taikei.
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Using 体質 (taishitsu) for personality.
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性格 (seikaku) が優しい。
Taishitsu is physical/biological. Use seikaku for mental and emotional traits.
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Saying 'Taishitsu suru'.
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体質改善する or 体質が変わる。
Taishitsu is a noun and cannot be directly turned into a verb. You must use it with other verbs.
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Using 体質 for inanimate objects like cars.
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性質 (seishitsu) or 性能 (seinou).
Taishitsu is for living things or human organizations. For machines or materials, use seishitsu.
सुझाव
Explain, don't just state
When using 'taishitsu,' follow it with an explanation. Instead of just 'I have a constitution,' say 'I have a constitution that makes me sweat easily.' This is much more natural in Japanese.
The Kampo Connection
Understand that many Japanese people view 'taishitsu' through the lens of balance. If your 'taishitsu' is 'cold,' you eat 'warm' foods. This cultural logic is built into the word.
Corporate Critique
If you hear 'taishitsu' in a business meeting, pay attention. It usually refers to deep-seated problems that require more than just a quick fix.
The '~nikui' Pattern
Master the pattern '[Verb stem] + nikui + taishitsu.' It's the most common way to say you *don't* have a certain tendency, like 'yase-nikui' (hard to lose weight).
Skin vs. Body
In beauty stores, use 'hadashitsu' (skin type). In general health talks, use 'taishitsu.' Knowing when to switch shows high proficiency.
The Polite 'No'
Use 'taishitsu' to decline things you can't do. It avoids hurt feelings because you are blaming your biology, not the host's offer.
The 'Tsu' sound
The 'tsu' should be short. Don't let it turn into 'tsuuu.' Keep it crisp like the end of 'cats.'
Kanji Breakdown
Remember the kanji: Body + Quality. If you forget the kanji for 'shitsu,' think of the shells at the bottom representing value.
TV Commercials
Watch Japanese supplement or skincare ads. You will hear 'taishitsu' or 'taishitsu kaizen' almost every single time.
Allergy Alerts
Always keep the phrase 'allergy taishitsu' in your back pocket if you have medical sensitivities when traveling in Japan.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'Tai' as 'Tie' and 'Shitsu' as 'Sheets.' Your body is 'Tied' to the 'Sheets' of its DNA. You can't just throw the sheets away; they are your constitution.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a blueprint (shitsu) of a building (tai). The blueprint shows the plumbing and wiring inside—that's the taishitsu.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to explain one thing you can't eat or do because of your 'taishitsu' in a Japanese sentence using '...node, taishitsu desu.'
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Composed of two Kanji: 体 (tai) meaning 'body' and 質 (shitsu) meaning 'quality,' 'substance,' or 'nature.' It originated as a medical term to describe the inherent qualities of a living organism.
मूल अर्थ: The fundamental quality or nature of a body.
Sino-Japanese (Kango).सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Avoid using 'taishitsu' to imply someone is 'fundamentally' lazy or bad, as it sounds like a permanent biological insult.
English speakers often use 'metabolism' or 'genetics' where Japanese speakers use 'taishitsu.'
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
At the Doctor's
- アレルギー体質です。
- 薬が体質に合いません。
- 虚弱体質を治したいです。
- 体質的な問題ですか?
At a Restaurant/Bar
- お酒が飲めない体質です。
- 体質的に食べられません。
- 特定の食材に反応する体質です。
- 体質に合うメニューはありますか?
In the Office
- 古い企業体質ですね。
- 体質改善が必要です。
- 組織の体質を変えましょう。
- 官僚的な体質が嫌いです。
Beauty/Skincare
- 敏感肌の体質です。
- 体質に合う化粧水です。
- 肌質と体質は関係ありますか?
- 内側から体質を整える。
Fitness/Diet
- 太りやすい体質です。
- 筋肉がつきにくい体質です。
- 体質改善ダイエット。
- 代謝の良い体質になりたい。
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"あなたは太りやすい体質ですか? (Are you the type who gains weight easily?)"
"体質改善のために何かしていますか? (Are you doing anything to improve your constitution?)"
"お酒が飲める体質ですか? (Do you have a constitution that can handle alcohol?)"
"アレルギー体質で困っていることはありますか? (Is there anything you struggle with due to an allergic constitution?)"
"最近、体質が変わったと感じることはありますか? (Have you felt your constitution change recently?)"
डायरी विषय
自分の体質について詳しく書いてください。 (Write in detail about your own constitution.)
もし体質を変えられるなら、どうなりたいですか? (If you could change your constitution, what would you want to be like?)
あなたの会社の体質はどうですか? (How is the 'constitution' of your company?)
子供の頃と今で、体質はどう変わりましたか? (How has your constitution changed from childhood to now?)
健康のために体質改善をする計画を立ててください。 (Make a plan to improve your constitution for health.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but use it to describe your tendency. 'Futori-yasui taishitsu' means you gain weight easily due to your biology. If you just want to say you are fat, use 'futotte iru.' Using 'taishitsu' makes it sound like a biological trait.
Yes, it's very neutral and polite. It's often used as a 'soft' way to explain why you can't do something, like drinking or eating certain foods. It sounds more objective than 'I don't like it.'
Use 'Taishitsu kaizen shitai desu.' This specifically means you want to improve your internal health or metabolism. If you mean you want to change your shape (lose weight), 'Yasetai' or 'Taikei o kaetai' is better.
Yes, you can use it for pets. For example, 'Kono inu wa hifu ga yowai taishitsu desu' (This dog has a constitution with weak skin).
It translates to 'corporate constitution.' It refers to the ingrained habits, culture, and structural nature of a company. It's often used when discussing why a company keeps making the same mistakes.
Not exactly. While 'taishitsu' is often inherited (iden), it also includes traits developed over time through lifestyle. Genetics (iden) is the cause; 'taishitsu' is the resulting state of your body.
It means 'It is constitutionally impossible for me.' It's a strong way to say your body simply cannot handle something, like extreme heat or spicy food.
No, 'taishitsu' is physical. For personality, use 'seikaku.' However, you can use it metaphorically for organizations or very rarely for a person's 'nature' in a deep sense, but it's not common.
Simply add it after 'allergy': 'Allergy taishitsu.' This means you are prone to allergies in general.
It means an 'unusual' or 'idiosyncratic' constitution. It is often used in medical contexts for people who have rare reactions to common medicines.
खुद को परखो 190 सवाल
Write: 'I have an allergic constitution.'
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Write: 'My constitution has changed.'
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Write: 'I am trying to improve my constitution.'
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Write: 'The company has an old-fashioned nature.'
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Write: 'Bureaucratic nature is a problem.'
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Write: 'Weak constitution.'
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Write: 'Constitution that gains weight easily.'
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Write: 'Constitutionally, I can't drink.'
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Write: 'Culture of concealment.'
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Write: 'Break down the old nature.'
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Write: 'It is my constitution.'
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Write: 'Suits my constitution.'
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Write: 'Sensitive to cold constitution.'
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Write: 'Hereditary constitution.'
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Write: 'Deflationary nature of the economy.'
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Write: 'Hard to lose weight constitution.'
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Write: 'Improvement of constitution.'
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Write: 'Corporate constitution.'
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Write: 'Closed-off nature.'
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Write: 'Stem from the organization's nature.'
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Say: 'I have an allergic constitution.'
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Say: 'I gain weight easily.' (using taishitsu)
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Say: 'I'm trying to change my constitution.'
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Say: 'The problem is the company's nature.'
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Say: 'We must break down the bureaucratic nature.'
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Say: 'Weak constitution.'
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Say: 'It suits my constitution.'
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Say: 'Constitutionally, I am weak in the morning.'
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Say: 'It's a matter of constitution.'
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Say: 'The closed-off nature of society.'
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Say: 'My body type.'
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Say: 'I don't sweat easily.'
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Say: 'Improvement of constitution.'
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Say: 'Unusual constitution.'
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Say: 'It reflects his nature.'
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Say: 'My constitution changed.'
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Say: 'Is it hereditary?'
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Say: 'Corporate nature.'
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Say: 'Purify the industry's nature.'
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Say: 'Stem from constitutional factors.'
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Listen and write the word: たいしつ
Listen: 'Futori-yasui taishitsu.' What is it?
Listen: 'Taishitsu kaizen.' What is it?
Listen: 'Kigyo taishitsu.' What is it?
Listen: 'Kanryo taishitsu.' What is it?
Identify the word in: 私はアレルギー体質です。
Identify the word in: 体質に合う石鹸を探す。
Identify the word in: 体質的な問題を解決する。
Identify the word in: 特異体質の治療。
Identify the word in: 閉鎖的な体質を批判。
Listen and translate: 体質が変わる。
Listen and translate: 遺伝的な体質。
Listen and translate: 隠蔽体質。
Listen and translate: 事なかれ主義の体質。
Listen and translate: 脆弱な体質。
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Summary
体質 (taishitsu) is the 'biological blueprint' of a person or the 'structural DNA' of a company. Use it to explain inherent reactions, like 'I have an allergic constitution' (アレルギー体質です).
- Refers to inherent physical constitution and biological traits.
- Commonly used for allergies, weight tendencies, and health states.
- Metaphorically describes corporate culture or organizational nature.
- Distinguished from 'body shape' (external) and 'personality' (mental).
Explain, don't just state
When using 'taishitsu,' follow it with an explanation. Instead of just 'I have a constitution,' say 'I have a constitution that makes me sweat easily.' This is much more natural in Japanese.
The Kampo Connection
Understand that many Japanese people view 'taishitsu' through the lens of balance. If your 'taishitsu' is 'cold,' you eat 'warm' foods. This cultural logic is built into the word.
Corporate Critique
If you hear 'taishitsu' in a business meeting, pay attention. It usually refers to deep-seated problems that require more than just a quick fix.
The '~nikui' Pattern
Master the pattern '[Verb stem] + nikui + taishitsu.' It's the most common way to say you *don't* have a certain tendency, like 'yase-nikui' (hard to lose weight).
उदाहरण
私はアレルギー体質です。
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
health के और शब्द
しばらく
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異変がある
B1असामान्य परिवर्तन या विकृति है। कुछ ठीक नहीं है। (असामान्य स्थिति मौजूद है।)
異常な
B1असामान्य; असाधारण। यह उस चीज़ का वर्णन करता है जो सामान्य से अलग है।
擦り傷
B1त्वचा पर एक खरोंच या रगड़। यह आमतौर पर किसी खुरदरी सतह से टकराने या गिरने के कारण होती है।
吸収する
B1स्पंज पानी सोख लेता है।
禁酒
B1शराब से परहेज। 'डॉक्टर ने उसे शराब छोड़ने (kinshu) की सलाह दी।'
痛む
A2to hurt; to ache
鍼灸
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急性的
B1इसका अर्थ है 'तीव्र' या 'अचानक'। यह किसी बीमारी या संकट के लिए उपयोग होता है जो अचानक और तीव्रता से होता है।
急性な
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