体 型(たいけい)

たいけい

noun

body type; build; figure

appearance

See also: 体系(たいけい) (system, organization)

1. body type; build; figure

The shape and proportions of a person's body. Refers to overall physical build rather than specific measurements.

体型(たいけい)を気(き)にしている。

I'm concerned about my figure.

父親(ちちおや)と同(おな)じ体型(たいけい)になってきた。

I'm starting to get the same build as my father.

自分(じぶん)の体型(たいけい)に合(あ)った服(ふく)を選(えら)ぶことが大切(たいせつ)だ。

It's important to choose clothes that suit your body type.

Usage

Used when discussing physical appearance, clothing fit, health, or fitness. Not interchangeable with the homophone 体系(たいけい) (system, framework), which refers to organized structures of knowledge or ideas.

Common collocations

体型(たいけい)を維持(いじ)する (to maintain one's figure)
体型(たいけい)が変(か)わる (one's body shape changes)
体型(たいけい)カバー (hiding one's body shape with clothing)
がっちりした体型(たいけい) (a sturdy build)
スリムな体型(たいけい) (a slim figure)

Similar words

体格(たいかく): physique — more formal, focuses on skeletal frame and muscular build
スタイル: figure — casual, often implies attractiveness

Related Words

Synonym: 体格(たいかく) (physique (formal))

Compare: スタイル (figure)

Related: 体重(たいじゅう) (body weight)

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Added 2026.3.14 8:55 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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