体温

たいおん

temperature (body)

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

体温 means body temperature, the measure of heat in the human body.

Usage

It is commonly used in medical contexts, especially when discussing fever, illness, or health monitoring.

Common collocations

Notes

体温 is a straightforward term used in everyday health conversations. It is important to distinguish it from 室温 (room temperature).

Example Sentences

When having a fever, body temperature usually rises.

The doctor measured his body temperature with a thermometer.

Maintaining normal body temperature is important for health.