1A formal, technical reading of 'body', used in official, medical, or administrative contexts (e.g. physical examination, physical disability). In everyday speech the same kanji is usually read からだ instead.
この学校では毎年、身体検査が行われる。
This school conducts a physical examination every year.
彼は事故で身体に障害を負った。
He suffered a physical disability as a result of the accident.
施設には身体障害者のための駐車スペースが設けられている。
The facility has parking spaces set aside for people with physical disabilities.
プロの選手には高い身体能力が求められる。
Professional athletes are required to have a high level of physical ability.