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“torso” in Japanese

Japanese

Also胴体 (dōtai)

Pronunciation

Romajidō

Example

この人形は胴が細いです。ko no nin gyō wa dō ga hoso i de su

This doll has a slender torso.

Illustration for 胴 (torso)

How to say “torso” in Japanese

“Torso” in Japanese is 胴 (dō).

Centers on the body's middle section, especially when its shape, size, or covering is being described.

Full entry for 胴: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 胴

水泳で胴をしっかり鍛えます。sui ei de dō o shi kka ri kita e ma su

I strengthen my torso through swimming.

Tips for using 胴

  • In 剣道 (kendō), 胴 (dō) also names the chest protector worn by practitioners.

Other Japanese words for “torso”

運動の前に胴体をゆっくり伸ばします。un dō no mae ni dō tai o yu kku ri no ba shi ma su

I slowly stretch my torso before exercising.

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