HOSSO-RI ほっそり
Meanings
A thin, flowing, graceful appearance and shape.
Examples
・Are there any pants that make my legs look a little more slender?
もう少し、脚のラインがほっそり見えるパンツ（ズボン）はないですか？？
・Carbon fishing rods are strong enough while maintaining a slender and beautiful form.
カーボン製の釣竿は、ほっそりした美しいフォルムを保ちながら十分な強度がある。
・My sister is tall and has a willowy figure.
妹は背が高くてほっそり柳のような体型だ。
Dogmatic Opinion
It is clear that “Hossori” is used in a positive sense among the expressions describing slenderness.
Often used as a compliment to one’s appearance or body shape (especially women).
However, I do not recommend that “Hossori” be used against women today.。
On the other hand, I cannot interfere with the aesthetic sense that sees beauty in strength and thinness.
For example, fishing rods. I don’t fish.
Proximate Expression
slender
willowy
thin
