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difference in build; difference in physique; size gap
The difference in body size, build, or physical stature between two or more people. Frequently discussed in sports, martial arts, and physical confrontations where body size plays a decisive role.
体格差を生かして勝った。
He won by taking advantage of the size difference.
体格差があっても技術で補える。
Even with a size gap, you can make up for it with skill.
日本チームは体格差のある相手に対して、スピードと連携で対抗した。
The Japanese team countered the physically larger opponents with speed and teamwork.
Composed of 体格 (physique, build) and 差 (difference). A common term in sports commentary, especially when discussing matchups between athletes or teams of different physical statures.
In Japanese sports culture, 体格差 is a frequent topic because Japanese athletes are often smaller than their international competitors, making discussions of how to overcome this gap a recurring theme.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 体格差がある: there is a size difference
- 体格差を生かす: to exploit a size advantage
- 体格差を埋める: to bridge the size gap
- 体格差を補う: to compensate for the size gap
- 圧倒的な体格差: an overwhelming size difference
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 身長差: height difference — specifically about height
- 体重差: weight difference — specifically about weight
- 体力差: difference in stamina/physical strength