Translation guide
The measurement around something, especially a body or object. In Japanese, different words are used depending on what is being measured.
The circumference of a person's waist, belly, or torso, often in the context of size or fitness.
General term for the circumference of the torso, commonly used for clothing sizes or body measurements.
彼は胴回りが大きい。
He has a large girth.
胴回りを測ってください。
Please measure your girth.
Specifically the waist measurement, often used in fashion and health contexts. Equivalent to 'waist' in English.
ウエストが細いですね。
You have a slim waist.
Abdominal circumference, often used in medical or health check contexts (e.g., metabolic syndrome).
健康診断で腹囲を測った。
I had my abdominal girth measured at the health check.
The circumference of a cylindrical object like a tree trunk, a package, or a pipe.
General term for circumference or perimeter of an object. Can be used for trees, columns, etc.
この木の周囲は3メートルある。
This tree has a girth of 3 meters.
Can also be used for objects, especially those with a 'body' like a bottle or a vase, but primarily for bodies.
Mathematical term for circumference of a circle. Used in technical contexts.
The measurement around an animal's body, often behind the front legs, used for saddles or harnesses.
この花瓶の胴回りは大きい。
This vase has a large girth.
円周を計算する。
Calculate the circumference.
その犬の胴回りを測る。
Measure the dog's girth.