Japanese word

体つき

Pronunciation

Romajikaradatsuki

Meaning

  • nounbuild

Example

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.

Illustration for 体つき (build)

More examples

同じ服でも、体つきによって印象が変わります。ona ji fuku de mo karada tsu ki ni yo tte in shō ga ka wa ri ma su

Even in the same clothes, the impression changes depending on your build.

Core concept

Refers to the overall physical form of a person, including the body's size, shape, and proportions.

Common phrases

  • 小柄な体つきko gara na karada tsu ki

    a small build

  • 大柄な体つきō gara na karada tsu ki

    a large build

  • がっしりした体つきga sshi ri shi ta karada tsu ki

    a sturdy build

Similar words

体格taikaku: The general physical build of a person, including body size and structure.
体型taikei: A person's body shape considered as a particular type or pattern.
体躯taiku: A person's entire physical body, especially its size and form.

Definition in Japanese

人の体の大きさや形など、全体的なつくり。hito no karada no ō ki sa ya katachi na do zen tai teki na tsu ku ri

Word origin

The Japanese compound 体つき (karadatsuki) combines 体 (karada, "body") with つき (tsuki, "appearance or condition"), a noun related to 付く (tsuku, "to take on").

Usage tips

  • English commonly uses build with adjectives such as solid, slight, or athletic to describe a person's overall body structure rather than a temporary pose.

Other meanings

  • figurenoun

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