(たいじゅう)

たいじゅう
noun
body weight
1. body weight
The weight of a person's or animal's body, typically measured in kilograms.
体重(たいじゅう)(はか)る。
To weigh oneself.
最近(さいきん)体重(たいじゅう)が3キロ()えた。
I've gained 3 kilograms recently.
ダイエットで体重(たいじゅう)()らしたい。
I want to lose weight through dieting.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 体重(たいじゅう)(はか)る (to weigh oneself)
  • 体重(たいじゅう)()える (to gain weight)
  • 体重(たいじゅう)()る (to lose weight)
  • 体重(たいじゅう)()とす (to lose weight intentionally)
  • 体重計(たいじゅうけい) (scale, weighing machine)

RELATED BODY MEASUREMENTS:

  • 身長(しんちょう) (height)
  • 体脂肪(たいしぼう) (body fat)
  • 体型(たいけい) (body type, figure)

USAGE: In Japan, body weight is measured in kilograms (キロ/kg).