1.
huge body, massive physique, large frame
An exceptionally large body or physique. Used to describe people or animals with an imposing physical size.
巨体を揺らして歩く。
Walk with one's massive body swaying.
彼は巨体だが、動きは意外と素早い。
He has a huge build, but his movements are surprisingly quick.
力士の巨体が土俵の上でぶつかり合う迫力は圧倒的だ。
The impact of sumo wrestlers' massive bodies clashing on the ring is overwhelming.
巨体 refers to an exceptionally large body or physique. It emphasizes imposing physical size rather than mere tallness or weight.
WORD FORMATION:
巨 (giant) + 体 (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:
- 巨体を揺らす (to sway one's massive body)
- 巨体を誇る (to boast a massive physique)
- 巨体の持ち主 (a person of massive build)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 大柄: large-framed (neutral, everyday word)
- 巨漢: huge man (literary, male-specific)