Japanese

しんしん
Meaning: mind and body; mental and physical
Part of Speech: Noun

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心
身

Example sentences

Moderate exercise has a positive effect on both mental and physical health.
毎日残業続きで、心身ともにしんどい。
I'm exhausted both physically and mentally due to continuous overtime every day.
思春期は心身ともに不安定な時期だ。
Puberty is a period when both mind and body are unstable.
心身ともに健やかであることが大切だ
It is important to be healthy in both mind and body.
温泉に入って、心身ともに若返ったような気分だ。
After soaking in the hot spring, I feel as though both my mind and body have been rejuvenated.
週末は温泉に行って、心身ともにリフレッシュした。
I went to a hot spring over the weekend and refreshed my mind and body.
長時間の労働で、彼は心身ともに困憊していた。
After long hours of labor, he was exhausted both mentally and physically.
祭りの前に、神主たちは斎戒沐浴して心身を清めた。
Before the festival, the priests purified themselves through abstinence and bathing.
川で禊ぎを行い、心身を清めた。
He performed ritual purification in the river and cleansed his mind and body.
朝起きてすぐに盥漱し、心身を清める。
Upon waking in the morning, I immediately wash my hands and rinse my mouth to purify my body and mind.

Usage Notes

Refers to the combination of the mind (spirit) and the physical body. Often used in formal or medical contexts.

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