体裁 (teisai) Japanese meaning: outward appearance | KotomoraMeanings
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This document doesn't look presentable.
He only cares about outward appearances.
Usage patterns
〈事〉の体裁を整えるto put something into proper form or format
I fixed the report's formatting before submitting it.
体裁を繕うto keep up appearances; to put on a good face
He hid his failure and kept up appearances.
体裁が悪いto look bad; to be embarrassing
It would look bad to go dressed like this.
体裁を気にするto worry about how something looks; to care about appearances
She's the type who worries about appearances more than what others actually think.
体裁のいい〈事〉を言うto say something that sounds good but lacks sincerity
He always just says nice-sounding things but never follows through.
