体たい型けい

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

1

noun

General term for the shape or build of a person's body. Used in everyday conversation about appearance, fitness, and clothing.

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Lately, I've become concerned about my body shape.

2

noun

somatotype; biotype; physique type

medicine

Only when written 体型

Medical or anthropological term for classifying body types. Restricted to the 体型 spelling, but 体形 is also seen in technical contexts.

体たい型けいUsage82%
Standard kanji spelling for body shape, build, and physique. The most common form in general use.
体たい形けいUsage18%
Alternate kanji spelling also seen in general contexts, though 体型 is more common. Can be used for both general and medical senses.

体たい格かく
体格 refers more to physical frame or constitution, often implying size and sturdiness, while 体型 focuses on the shape or silhouette of the body.
スタイル
スタイル is a loanword often used for a stylish or attractive figure, especially in fashion contexts. 体型 is a more neutral, descriptive term.

Compound of 体 (body) and 型 (type, form). The spelling 体型 is standard; 体形 uses 形 (shape) and is also accepted.