Translation guide
Describes a person's physical build, frame, or body type. Japanese has several common words that map to different aspects of 'body build', from general physique to specific connotations like 'stature' or 'figure'.
彼はがっしりした体格をしている。
He has a sturdy build.
彼女はスタイルがいい。
She has a good figure.
The overall physical build or constitution of a person, often in neutral or descriptive contexts.
The most common and neutral word for 'physique' or 'body build'. Used in medical, sports, and everyday contexts.
彼はがっしりした体格をしている。
He has a sturdy build.
体格のいい選手が集まった。
Athletes with good physiques gathered.
Refers to one's body shape or build, often with a nuance of appearance. Slightly more casual than 体格.
最近、体つきが変わってきた。
My body shape has been changing lately.
Focuses on body shape or figure, often in contexts of fashion, fitness, or body image.
この服はどんな体型の人にも合います。
These clothes suit people of any body type.
Emphasizes the size or largeness of the body frame, often implying robustness.
A somewhat formal or literary term for 'physique' or 'body frame', often implying a large or imposing build.
彼は立派な体躯の持ち主だ。
He has an impressive physique.
Literally 'skeletal structure', used to describe someone's frame or build, often in terms of being large-boned or small-boned.
A common phrase meaning 'sturdy build' or 'solid physique'. The adjective がっしりした is often used with 体格.
がっしりした体格の男性が立っていた。
A man with a sturdy build was standing there.
Describes the shape or proportions of the body, frequently used for women's figures.
A loanword from English 'style', but in Japanese it specifically means 'figure' or 'body shape', especially for women. Often used positively.
彼女はスタイルがいい。
She has a good figure.
体格 is the most general and neutral term for physique. 体つき is slightly more casual and focuses on appearance. 体型 specifically refers to body shape or figure, often in contexts of clothing or fitness.
The direct phrase 'ボディビルド' is not used in Japanese to mean physique; it refers to bodybuilding as a sport. Use 体格 or other terms above.
彼女は骨格がしっかりしている。
She has a sturdy frame.
Another loanword, meaning 'proportions' of the body. Similar to スタイル but slightly more formal or technical.
モデルのようなプロポーションに憧れる。
I admire a model-like figure.