huge frame; large build; giant body
Literary or formal word for a person's very large physical build. Often used in descriptions of imposing figures.
See also: 巨体
He stood up, his huge frame swaying.
That wrestler fights by making use of his large build.
Standard modern spelling.
Traditional kyūjitai spelling; less common in modern writing.
Compound of 巨 (kyo, 'huge') and 躯 (ku, 'body'). The kanji 躯 specifically refers to the physical body or frame, giving the word a slightly literary or formal tone.