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body length (of an animal)
The length of an animal's body, typically measured from head to tail (or from snout to tail base for mammals). A standard measurement used in zoology, wildlife descriptions, and nature documentaries.
この魚の体長は約30センチだ。
This fish has a body length of about 30 centimeters.
成体の体長は2メートルに達する。
Adults reach a body length of 2 meters.
この種のトカゲは体長が小さいが、尾を含めると意外と長い。
This species of lizard has a small body length, but including the tail it's surprisingly long.
A compound of 体 (body) and 長 (length). Used almost exclusively for animals, not humans. For human height, 身長 is used instead.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 体長約〜センチ: body length of approximately ~ cm
- 体長が〜に達する: to reach a body length of ~
- 体長を測る: to measure body length
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 身長: height — used for humans
- 全長: total length — includes tail; used for animals, vehicles, etc.
- 体重: body weight — weight measurement for both humans and animals
- 体格: build; physique — overall body build and size