Translation guide
The measurement around something, especially a body or object. In Japanese, different words are used depending on what is being measured.
The circumference of a person's waist, belly, or torso, often in the context of size or fitness.
The circumference of a cylindrical object like a tree trunk, a package, or a pipe.
General term for circumference or perimeter of an object. Can be used for trees, columns, etc.
The measurement around an animal's body, often behind the front legs, used for saddles or harnesses.
General term for the circumference of the torso, commonly used for clothing sizes or body measurements.
彼は胴回りが大きい。
He has a large girth.
胴回りを測ってください。
Please measure your girth.
Specifically the waist measurement, often used in fashion and health contexts. Equivalent to 'waist' in English.
ウエストが細いですね。
You have a slim waist.
Abdominal circumference, often used in medical or health check contexts (e.g., metabolic syndrome).
健康診断で腹囲を測った。
I had my abdominal girth measured at the health check.
この木の周囲は3メートルある。
This tree has a girth of 3 meters.
Can also be used for objects, especially those with a 'body' like a bottle or a vase, but primarily for bodies.
この花瓶の胴回りは大きい。
This vase has a large girth.
Mathematical term for circumference of a circle. Used in technical contexts.
円周を計算する。
Calculate the circumference.
Specifically the girth strap for a horse saddle. Also refers to the measurement itself in equestrian contexts.
馬の腹帯を締める。
Tighten the horse's girth.
Can be used for animals as well, meaning the circumference of the body.
その犬の胴回りを測る。
Measure the dog's girth.