noun
gallant figure; impressive appearance; noble bearing
Formal or literary term describing a person's dignified, heroic, or striking appearance. Often used in written descriptions, historical contexts, or elevated speech.
彼の英姿は多くの人々の記憶に残っている。
His gallant figure remains in the memory of many people.
肖像画には将軍の英姿が描かれている。
The portrait depicts the general's noble appearance.
Composed of 英 (excellent, heroic) and 姿 (figure, appearance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a heroic or noble appearance.