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.
がっしりした体つきだ。
He has a sturdy build.
彼女はほっそりした体つきをしている。
She has a slender physique.
毎日筋トレをしているので、体つきがだいぶ変わった。
Because I do strength training every day, my body build has changed quite a bit.
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)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 体格: physique — more formal, often used in medical or sports contexts
- 体型: body type — focuses on the overall shape category (slim, average, heavy)