1.
body build; physique; body frame
The overall shape and build of a person's body. Used to describe someone's physical appearance in terms of build rather than specific features.
Usage
Often preceded by descriptive words like がっしりした (sturdy), ほっそりした (slender), or 大柄な (large-framed). The suffix つき indicates the appearance or manner of something.
Common collocations
- がっしりした体つき (sturdy build)
- ほっそりした体つき (slender build)
- 体つきが変わる (one's physique changes)
- 男性的な体つき (masculine build)