Japanese

姿

しせい
Meaning: posture; attitude
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

姿
勢

Example sentences

When using a computer, it is important to maintain correct posture.
正しい姿勢で座ることが大切です。
It is important to sit with correct posture.
彼女は何事にも真面目に取り組む姿勢が評価されている。
She is highly regarded for her attitude of tackling everything with sincerity.
学生たるもの、常に学ぶ姿勢を忘れてはならない。
As a student, one must never forget the attitude of learning.
彼は常に攻める姿勢を崩さない。
He never loses his aggressive stance.
彼は面接の前に姿勢を正した
He straightened his posture before the interview.
長時間同じ姿勢で座っていると、足の血流が圧迫される。
If you sit in the same position for a long time, the blood flow in your legs will be compressed.
彼は本能的に身を守る姿勢をとった。
He instinctively took a defensive posture.
目標に向う姿勢が大切だ。
Having an attitude of facing toward your goals is important.
先生の号令で、生徒たちは気をつけの姿勢をとった。
At the teacher's command of 'Attention!', the students took the posture of attention.

Usage Notes

Refers to both physical body posture and a mental attitude or stance toward something.

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