巨体(きょたい)

きょたい
noun
huge body, massive physique
body-part
1. huge body, massive physique, large frame
An exceptionally large body or physique. Used to describe people or animals with an imposing physical size.
巨体(きょたい)を揺(ゆ)らして歩(ある)く。
Walk with one's massive body swaying.
彼(かれ)は巨体(きょたい)だが、動(うご)きは意外(いがい)と素早(すばや)い。
He has a huge build, but his movements are surprisingly quick.
力士(りきし)の巨体(きょたい)が土俵(どひょう)の上(うえ)でぶつかり合(あ)う迫力(はくりょく)は圧倒的(あっとうてき)だ。
The impact of sumo wrestlers' massive bodies clashing on the ring is overwhelming.

巨体(きょたい) refers to an exceptionally large body or physique. It emphasizes imposing physical size rather than mere tallness or weight.

Forms

巨(きょ) (giant) + 体(たい) (body)

Usage

Typically describes people (athletes, sumo wrestlers) or large animals (bears, elephants). Has a descriptive, somewhat literary tone — not commonly used in casual conversation.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 大柄(おおがら): large-framed (neutral, everyday word)
  • 巨漢(きょかん): huge man (literary, male-specific)

Related Words

Compare: 大柄(おおがら) (large-framed)
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Added 2026.2.21 20:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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