体 格 差(たいかくさ)

たいかくさ

noun

difference in build; size gap

1. 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(たいかくさ)を生(い)かして勝(か)った。

He won by taking advantage of the size difference.

体格差(たいかくさ)があっても技術(ぎじゅつ)で補(おぎな)える。

Even with a size gap, you can make up for it with skill.

日本(にほん)チームは体格差(たいかくさ)のある相手(あいて)に対(たい)して、スピードと連携(れんけい)で対抗(たいこう)した。

The Japanese team countered the physically larger opponents with speed and teamwork.

Composed of 体格(たいかく) (physique, build) and 差(さ) (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(たいかくさ) 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(たいかくさ)がある: there is a size difference
体格差(たいかくさ)を生(い)かす: to exploit a size advantage
体格差(たいかくさ)を埋(う)める: to bridge the size gap
体格差(たいかくさ)を補(おぎな)う: to compensate for the size gap
圧倒的(あっとうてき)な体格差(たいかくさ): an overwhelming size difference

Similar words

身長差(しんちょうさ): height difference — specifically about height
体重差(たいじゅうさ): weight difference — specifically about weight
体力差(たいりょくさ): difference in stamina/physical strength

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Added 2026.4.30 21:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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