English–Japanese
“build” in Japanese
How to say “build” in Japanese
“Build” in Japanese is 体格 (taikaku).
Describes the overall size and shape of a person's body as seen in their physical presence.
Example sentences with 体格
その選手は体格を生かして、ゴール下で活躍しています。so no sen shu wa tai kaku o i ka shi te gō ru ka de katsu yaku shi te i ma su
The player makes good use of his build and excels under the basket.
Tips for using 体格
- In natural English, build commonly refers to a person's body type in phrases such as "a slender build" or "a sturdy build," while physique sounds more formal.
Other Japanese words for “build”
毎日、友達との信頼を築きます。mai nichi tomo dachi to no shin rai o kizu ki ma su
I build trust with my friends every day.
ここに大きな家を建てます。ko ko ni ō ki na ie o ta te ma su
We will build a big house here.
彼は骨格がしっかりしています。kare wa kok kaku ga shi kka ri shi te i ma su
He has a sturdy build.
彼は体つきがしっかりしています。kare wa karada tsu ki ga shi kka ri shi te i ma su
His build is solid.