寸胴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 寸胴 (ずんどう) denotes a straight cylindrical form, used for both a deep pot and a body with little waist definition.
• Basic usage: It refers to a large restaurant stockpot or the straight-up-and-down silhouette created by clothing.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Object shape and potentially sensitive body description
  • When applied to a person, 寸胴 evaluates body shape and can sound unflattering, unlike the neutral cookware sense.