Japanese word

スタイル

Pronunciation

Romajisutairu

Meaning

  • nounfigure

Example

彼女はスタイルがいいです。kano jo wa su ta i ru ga i i de su

She has a good figure.

Illustration for スタイル (figure)

More examples

毎日運動して健康的なスタイルを保っています。mai nichi un dō shi te ken kō teki na su ta i ru o tamo tte i ma su

I exercise every day to maintain a healthy figure.

Core concept

Centers on the visible shape and overall impression that a person presents.

Common phrases

  • スタイルがいいsu ta i ru ga i i

    have a good figure

  • スタイルを保つsu ta i ru o tamo tsu

    maintain one's figure

Similar words

体型taikei: The shape and proportions of a person's body.
体つきkaradatsuki: The physical build and appearance of a person's body.
体格taikaku: A person's overall body size and build.

Definition in Japanese

人の体つきの形や整い具合。hito no karada tsu ki no katachi ya totono i gu ai

Word origin

スタイル (sutairu) is borrowed from English style, which comes through French from Latin stilus, originally meaning a writing tool; Japanese also uses it for a person's body shape.

Usage tips

  • In English, style usually refers to a way of dressing, behaving, or making something, while Japanese スタイル (sutairu) often refers to a person's body shape.

Other meanings

  • buildnoun

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