体重（たいじゅう、taijuu）
- body weight

The Japanese word 体重 (たいじゅう) means "body weight." It refers to the measurement of how heavy a person or animal is. It is a common term used in healthcare, fitness, and everyday conversations about health and well-being. The [体重] is usually measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).

⚫︎彼女の体重は50キロです。 Translation: Her weight is 50 kilograms. ⚫︎ダイエットのために、体重を減らしたいです。 Translation: I want to lose weight for my diet. ⚫︎赤ちゃんの体重を測りました。 Translation: I measured the baby's weight.

You can use 体重 in various situations: ⚫︎ When discussing someone's weight with a doctor or nurse. ⚫︎ When talking about weight loss or gain. ⚫︎ When monitoring your health and fitness. ⚫︎ When weighing objects. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.

体重 is written with the kanji 体重, and is read たいじゅう in hiragana. There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana is standard.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 体重, as it is a specific measurement. However, related words include: ⚫︎ 体重計 (たいじゅうけい) – "Weight scale" ⚫︎ 重さ (おもさ) – "Weight" or "Heaviness" ⚫︎ 体重増加 (たいじゅうぞうか) – "Weight gain" ⚫︎ 体重減少 (たいじゅうげんしょう) – "Weight loss"

There are no direct antonyms for 体重 in the same sense. It is a specific measurement. However, in terms of concepts: ⚫︎ 軽量 (けいりょう) - "Lightweight" (as an adjective describing something with low weight.)

毎日体重を測って、健康管理をしています。 ・Translation: I measure my weight every day and manage my health. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the act of monitoring one's weight regularly for health purposes.

医者は体重だけでなく、他の検査もしました。 ・Translation: The doctor did not only measure my weight but also other tests. ・Explanation: This example shows the usage of [体重] in a medical context, implying a comprehensive health check.

The word 体重 is a compound word. It is formed from: ⚫︎ 体 (たい) - "Body" ⚫︎ 重 (じゅう) - "Weight" (or "Heavy") Therefore, 体重 literally means "body weight."