長身
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tall stature; tall figure
Describes a person's tall build. Often used attributively with の, as in 長身の男性 (a tall man).
He is tall and looks like a basketball player.
A tall woman is working as a model.
Usage patterns
- 長身の〈人〉a tall (person)
A tall man walked in.
- 長身を生かすto make use of one's tall stature (e.g. in sports)
He makes use of his height in volleyball.