Usage patterns 態たい 勢せい を 整ととの える to get fully prepared; to set up a state of readiness
We got fully prepared to evacuate as the typhoon approached.
態たい 勢せい に 入はい る to go into a state of readiness
We went into a defensive stance in preparation for the enemy's attack.
態たい 勢せい を 取と る to take up a (ready/defensive) stance
The police took up a strict state of alert.
態たい 勢せい が 崩くず れる for one's readiness/stance to collapse or break down
The opponent's counterattack broke down our defensive stance.
Kanji 態 attitude, condition, figure 勢 forces, energy, military strength Related words 構え describes a defensive or ready stance, often in martial arts or confrontation, while 態勢 is broader and covers organizational or situational readiness too.
態勢 refers broadly to a readiness or posture for dealing with a situation, while 布陣 specifically describes how forces or players are arranged.
Don't confuse with 体制 (same reading) refers to a system, organization, or regime, whereas 態勢 refers to a temporary readiness or stance for dealing with a situation.
体勢 (identical reading) means the physical posture or balance of the body, while 態勢 is usually an abstract or organizational stance of readiness.
姿勢 can mean either bodily posture or a general attitude, whereas 態勢 specifically describes being set up and prepared to respond to something.
Word family· 7 readiness to cooperate; framework for cooperation
high alert; state of high alert; on alert
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
attack posture; offensive readiness
war preparation; battle readiness
Show 2 more Show fewer Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 態 , associated with condition or manner, and 勢 , associated with force, tendency, or momentum. The spelling reflects the idea of a state or stance one is in when prepared for action.
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