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佇まい (tatazumai) Japanese meaning: appearance | Kotomora
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I like the atmosphere of the old townscape.
There is elegance in her appearance and bearing.
Kanji 佇 stop, linger, appearance Related words 雰ふん 囲い 気き 雰囲気 focuses on the mood or atmosphere of a place or situation, while 佇まい includes the visual appearance and the impression it gives, often of a person or a scene.
様よう 子す 様子 is a more general word for the state or appearance of something, often used in everyday contexts. 佇まい is more literary and emphasizes the overall impression and atmosphere.
Written forms 佇たたず まい Usage 27%
たたずまい Usage 73%
Kana spelling is common when the kanji is considered difficult or when a softer impression is desired.
佇たたずま い Usage 1%
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely seen.
Etymology Derived from the verb 佇む (たたずむ, 'to stand still') with the nominalizing suffix 〜い (as in 構え, 眺め). The kanji 佇 is used for its meaning of 'standing still'.
