Word details

身を包む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を包む.

Dictionary

Entry

身を包むみをつつむExpressionGodan verbFreq #5420
1

to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with

Examples
彼はオーバーに身を包んだ
He wrapped himself in his overcoat.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

wrap, pack up, cover, conceal

5 strokesFrequency 954JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ホウ

Kun

つつ.むくる.む

Nanori

かね

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