Meaning and Usage
"全身" (ぜんしん) means "the whole body" or "full-length" when referring to photos or portraits. It is commonly used to describe something involving the entire body rather than just a part.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "全身" in contexts related to health, exercise, photography, and clothing. For example, "全身運動" (whole-body exercise) or "全身写真" (full-length photo).
Collocations and Patterns
- 全身を使う: to use the whole body, often in sports or dance.
- 全身写真: a full-length photograph.
- 全身筋肉痛: muscle pain all over the body.
Register and Nuance
"全身" is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is straightforward and descriptive without any special politeness level.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "全身" with "体全体" (たいぜんたい), which also means "whole body" but is less common in everyday speech. "全身" is more natural when emphasizing the entire body as a unit, especially in physical or visual contexts.