This is the 9992nd most frequent Japanese word.
車体
"車体" means "vehicle body."
Here, '車体' refers to the physical body of the car, emphasizing its characteristics related to weight and efficiency.
新しい車体がより軽く、燃費も向上しました。
The new vehicle body is lighter and has improved fuel efficiency.
In this sentence, '車体' is used to indicate the surface of the automobile that is being painted.
車体の色を変更するためにペイントを施しました。
We applied paint to change the color of the vehicle body.
Here, '車体' refers to the framework or structure of the vehicle, which is subject to physical damage requiring maintenance.