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身を包む

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

みをつつむ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 320
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

somebody
person
one's station in life

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
5 strokes
Frequency: 954
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

wrap
pack up
cover
conceal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつ.む
くる.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かね
📝

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