彼女は漆黒のドレスを身に纏い、パーティー会場へと向かった。
She donned a jet-black dress and headed to the party venue.
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You must protect yourself by your own efforts.
彼はボールが飛んできたので、反射的に身をかわした。
He dodged the ball reflexively because it came flying toward him.
彼女は新しいネックレスを身に着けていた
She was wearing a new necklace.
彼は深いソファーに身を沈めた。
He sank into a deep sofa.
彼は寒いので、厚い衣服を身にまとった。
He put on thick clothes because it was cold.
彼は本能的に身を守る姿勢をとった。
He instinctively took a defensive posture.
その花嫁は純白のウェディングドレスを身に纏っていた。
The bride was wearing a pure white wedding dress.
窓から忍び込む冷気に身を震わせた。
I shivered at the cold air creeping in through the window.
あまりの痛みに身を悶えた。
He writhed in pain from the excessive agony.
Usage Notes
Refers to the physical body, oneself as an individual, or one's social standing.
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