Japanese word

胴

Pronunciation

Romajidō

Meaning

  • nountorso

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 胴が太いdō ga futo i

    have a broad torso

  • 胴が長いdō ga naga i

    have a long torso

  • 胴を鍛えるdō o kita e ru

    strengthen the torso

Similar words

胴体dōtai: The central body section that connects the neck area with the hips and limbs.

Definition in Japanese

胸から腰までの、頭と手足を除いた体の中央部分。mune ka ra koshi ma de no atama to te ashi o nozo i ta karada no chū ō bu bun

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 胴 (dō, "torso") uses the character 胴, whose core written meaning is the body's middle section.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • waistnoun

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