細ほそ身み

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Meanings

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

narrow blade; slender blade

Describes blades, such as knives or swords, that are narrow or slender in shape.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

Used for a person's figure or build, or for objects with a slim shape. Often carries a positive nuance of elegance.

細ほそ身みの〈物もの〉slim-fitting/slender ~ (clothing, objects)
彼かれはいつも細ほそ身みのズボンをはいている。
He always wears slim-fit pants.
細ほそ身みの刀かたなa narrow-bladed sword
この刀かたなは細ほそ身みで軽かるく扱あつかいやすい。
This sword has a narrow blade, making it light and easy to handle.
細ほそ身みの体たい型けいa slender build
彼かの女じょは細ほそ身みの体たい型けいでモデルのようだ。
She has a slender build, like a model.

細ほそいN5sense 2
細い is a general adjective meaning 'thin/narrow' for any object, while 細身 is a noun-adjective specifically describing a slender build or a narrow blade shape.
スリム sense 2
スリム is a casual loanword for a slim figure or design, while 細身 is a more traditional Japanese term with the same meaning, also used for blades.
やせ
細身 describes a slim, narrow build in a neutral or flattering way, whereas 痩せ can sound plain or even slightly negative when used of a person.
痩そう身しん
細身 describes a slender build or narrow shape (of a person or object), while 痩身 specifically refers to a person's thin, lean physique.

太ふとめN3sense 2
太め describes a somewhat plump or thick build, the direct opposite of 細身's slender build.

細ほそ長ながいN1sense 1
細長い means 'long and thin' (emphasizing length), whereas 細身 emphasizes narrowness/slenderness of build or blade without implying great length.

Compound of 細 (hoso, 'thin') + 身 (mi, 'body; blade'). The reading ほそみ is a standard kun'yomi combination.