small stature; short build
A formal, literary term for a person's short physical stature. Not used in casual conversation; typically found in written descriptions or older texts.
Despite his small stature, he had a strong presence.
Compound of 矮 (short, low) and 躯 (body). The kanji 矮 is rare and carries a nuance of being stunted or diminutive. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a Sino-Japanese coinage used in literary contexts.