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Kotomora

姿

figure, form, shape

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · grade 6FrequencyTop 500Strokes9

Readings

On'yomi

  • シ

Kun'yomi

  • すがた

Nanori

  • しな

Meaning

姿 centers on the visible form or shape of a person or thing: a figure, appearance, or outward look.

Most common words using 姿

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  • 姿すがた
    N3

    figure; form; shape

  • 姿勢しせい
    N3

    posture; pose; position; stance; carriage (of the body)

  • 容姿ようし
    N1

    (physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure

  • 後ろ姿うしろすがた
    N3

    (a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure

  • 姿見すがたみ

    full-length mirror

  • 勇姿ゆうし

    brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure

  • 立ち姿たちすがた

    standing figure; standing posture

  • 雄姿ゆうし

    majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance

  • 晴れ姿はれすがた

    appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph

  • 姿態したい

    figure; form; style

  • 低姿勢ていしせい

    (keeping a) low profile

  • 着物姿きものすがた
    N3

    dressed in a kimono

  • あるべき姿あるべきすがた

    ideal situation; ideal world; perfect world; utopia

  • スーツ姿スーツすがた

    suited figure; person in a suit

  • テレマーク姿勢テレマークしせい

    telemark position (in a ski jump landing)

  • パジャマ姿パジャマすがた

    (appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)

  • 交渉姿勢こうしょうしせい

    negotiating posture; attitude to negotiations; negotiating behaviour

  • 伊達姿だてすがた

    flashy appearance

  • 似姿にすがた

    effigy; likeness; portrait; statue

  • 優姿やさすがた

    graceful figure

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Etymology

姿 combines 次 (which here likely contributes the sound) with 女 (woman), originally referring to a woman's figure or appearance, later extended to form or shape in general.

Meaning mnemonic

A woman 女 standing under a roof-like 次 shape, showing her figure and form.

Reading mnemonic

For シ, imagine a woman's silhouette: she -> シ, her figure clearly outlined.