Translation guide
Describes a person, especially a young one, who is tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Describe a person who is tall, thin, and moves or looks awkward, often due to rapid growth.
Commonly used for a tall, thin, and somewhat awkward-looking person. Often implies a lack of sturdiness.
彼はひょろ長い体型だ。
He has a gangly build.
ひょろ長い手足が目立つ。
His gangly limbs stand out.
Describes a tall, slender, and somewhat unsteady appearance. Often used for young people.
ひょろっとした若者が歩いている。
A gangly young man is walking.
Means 'tall and lanky' person. Casual and often affectionate. Can be used as a noun.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'long-limbed and awkward'. More literal and less common as a single word.
彼女は手足が長くてぎこちない。
She is gangly and awkward.
That gangly kid is good at basketball.