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胴
torso · trunk · body
N1On: どう
Memory Aid
'Dō' — imagine a DOLL's torso, which is usually stiff and has no limbs.
Vocabulary
胴体どうたいbody, torso, trunk
胴着どうぎmartial arts uniform top, jacket
胴回りどうまわりwaistline, girth
胴上げどうあげtossing someone into the air (in celebration)
Example Sentences
彼の胴体はとてもたくましい。
His body is very muscular.
この柔道着の胴着は厚手だ。
The jacket of this judo uniform is thick.
このズボンは胴回りがきつい。
These pants are tight around the waist.
試合に勝って、監督を胴上げした。
After winning the game, we tossed the coach in the air.