Translation guide
The English word "poise" covers composure, graceful balance, and a way of carrying oneself. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Staying calm and collected in stressful or embarrassing situations.
The most common word for calmness and composure. Used for people who don't panic or get flustered.
She never loses her poise, no matter what.
I was nervous before the interview, but I regained my poise during it.
Emphasizes cool-headedness and rationality. Often used when someone stays calm and thinks clearly.
He maintains his poise even in emergencies.
Literally 'not being shaken'. Describes someone who is unfazed by surprises or pressure.
He is unshaken by any criticism.
Means 'not flustered' or 'not losing one's head'. More about avoiding visible panic.
She didn't lose her poise even at the sudden question.
Moving or standing in an elegant, controlled way.
Grace and elegance in movement or posture. Often used for dancers or refined behavior.
There is poise in her dancing.
Dignity and refinement in bearing. Suggests an innate elegance.
Literally 'good posture'. A simple, physical way to describe poised bearing.
One's appearance or demeanor while standing still. Poetic and literary.
Confidence and self-possession in social situations.
General confidence. Often combined with other words to express poised confidence.
She spoke with an attitude full of poise.
A dignified and imposing manner. Implies calm confidence.
Composure and leeway; acting as if one has time and mental space. Suggests relaxed poise.
A state of physical or mental balance.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'poise'. Choose based on whether you mean composure, grace, or confidence.
She has poise. (composure)
Her movements have poise. (grace)
Her every movement has poise.
He always has good posture and looks confident.
The actor's poise is truly beautiful.
He maintained his poise even in the face of criticism.
He always speaks with poise.
ヨガで体のバランスを養う。
Develop physical poise through yoga.