1.
tall stature; being tall
Refers to having an above-average height. Often used to describe physical attributes, especially in contexts like dating profiles, fashion, and sports.
彼は高身長でスタイルがいい。
He is tall and has a good build.
高身長の女性はモデルに向いている。
Tall women are well-suited for modeling.
バスケットボールでは高身長が有利だと言われるが、スピードも大切だ。
They say being tall is an advantage in basketball, but speed is important too.
Combines 高 (high/tall) with 身長 (body height). Commonly used as a descriptor in dating profiles, fashion, and sports discussions. In Japan, where the average adult male height is around 170 cm and female around 158 cm, this term generally implies heights significantly above these averages.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 高身長イケメン: tall handsome man
- 高身長モデル: tall model
- 高身長女子: tall woman/girl
- 高身長を活かす: to take advantage of one's height
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 背が高い: tall (everyday expression using an adjective)
- 長身: tall stature (a more literary synonym)
- 低身長: short stature (the opposite)