姿
figure, form, shape
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
20 of 73- 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
Study
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.