CEFR C1

corporeal

Translation

物質的な / 肉体を持つ / 有形の

Meaning

Corporeal means having a physical body or material form. It is often used when contrasting physical existence with spiritual, abstract, or imaginary existence. The learner trap is corporal, which usually appears in corporal punishment or as a military rank.

Examples

  • 幽霊は物質的な身体を持たない存在として描かれている。
    The ghost is portrayed as having no corporeal body.
  • その哲学者は精神と物質的存在を区別した。
    The philosopher distinguished the mind from corporeal existence.