“Girth” in Japanese
Short answer
Girth in Japanese is “周り” (mawari). Full meaning: circumference, girth; surroundings, neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity; people surrounding oneself, surrounding circumstances.
Other ways to say “Girth” in Japanese
胴回り
doumawari waist, girth, measurement around waist
巡り
meguri circumference, girth; tour, pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
胴囲
doui waist, girth, measurement around waist
めぐり
meguri circumference, girth; tour, pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
周回
shuukai going around, orbiting, circling; circumference, girth, surroundings
廻り
mawari circumference, girth; surroundings, neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity; people surrounding oneself, surrounding circumstances
まわり
mawari circumference, girth; surroundings, neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity; people surrounding oneself, surrounding circumstances
胴廻り
doumawari waist, girth, measurement around waist
胴まわり
doumawari waist, girth, measurement around waist
腹帯
haraobi bellyband; maternity belt; (saddle) girth
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