How to Say "Your Height" in Japanese

身長

shinchō[ɕĩɲ̟t͡ɕo̞ː]

The English phrase "your height" is translated into Japanese as 身長 (shinchō).

身長 refers to the measurement of how tall a person or animal is.

What does it mean word for word?

The word is composed of 身 (body) and 長 (length).

shinchō

When describing someone as 'tall', Japanese speakers often use the word 高い (takai), which is the same word used for 'expensive'.
Asking for someone's 身長 can be a sensitive social topic in Japan, particularly for women, and is often phrased as a request for 'information' rather than a direct question.
The character 長 in 身長 also means 'leader' or 'chief'. This creates a linguistic connection between 'length' and a person of high status or seniority.

身長と体重は？
What is your height and weight?
This sentence is useful for asking about height and weight.
Tatoeba #11800995 by small_snow, translation #2826357 by sundown
自分の身長と体重って、わかる？
Do you know your height and weight?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows their height and weight.
Tatoeba #11795472 by small_snow, translation #11795469 by ddnktr
身長と体重を教えていただけますか？
Could you please tell me your height and weight?
This sentence is useful for politely asking someone to tell you their height and weight.
Tatoeba #1981243 by small_snow, translation #1981269 by CK
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Two friends are talking about their growth over the past year.

大翔 Hiroto

陽葵、身長は伸びた？
Himari, shinchō wa nobita?
Himari, did your height increase?
陽葵 Himari

うん、少しだけ伸びたよ。
Un, sukoshi dake nobita yo.
Yeah, I grew a little bit.
大翔 Hiroto

すごいね。今はどれくらい？
Sugoi ne. Ima wa dore kurai?
That's great. How tall are you now?
陽葵 Himari

160センチになったよ。
Hyaku-rokujū senchi ni natta yo.
I've become 160 centimeters.

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