noun
body of a garment; bodice
Refers to the main torso part of clothing, excluding sleeves, collar, and other attachments. Used in sewing and garment construction contexts.
このワンピースは身頃と袖を別々に裁断します。
For this dress, the bodice and sleeves are cut separately.
身頃の寸法を測ってから布を切ってください。
Please measure the body dimensions before cutting the fabric.
Compound of 身 (mi, 'body') and 頃 (koro, here meaning 'about' or 'approximately'), referring to the part that fits around the body. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.