格好
also: かっこ
Meanings
Refers to the physical form, body position, or pose something or someone is in. The casual reading かっこ is common in everyday speech for this kind of use.
He was standing with his arms crossed.
The child is sleeping in a strange position.
Often used for clothing, overall appearance, or the impression a person's style gives. In casual writing, かっこ or カッコ is common for this sense.
Are you going to work dressed like that?
She always dresses in a flashy style.
Used for the resulting state or situation, often in patterns such as 〜格好になる or 〜という格好だ, meaning that matters have ended up in a certain form or position.
In the end, we ended up in the position of taking responsibility.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Adjectival use meaning suitable or just right, especially in phrases like 格好の機会 and 格好の場所. The older-sounding 格好な can also mean suitable or reasonably priced, but modern Japanese often uses 手頃な for prices.
This vacant lot is an ideal place for children to play.
Failure can become a perfect opportunity to learn.
Rare or literary suffix used after an age to mean 'about that age,' as in 五十格好の男. It is generally read かっこう and is not a productive everyday colloquial suffix.
In novels, expressions like “a man of about fifty” appear.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉た格好でin the posture/state of having done something
He was watching TV while lying down.
- 〈形容詞〉格好をするto dress or appear in a certain style
She always dresses flashily.
- 〈事〉という格好になるto end up in the situation or form of ...
In the end, it worked out that he took responsibility.
- 格好の〈物〉an ideal or suitable ...
This park is a perfect place for a walk.
- 〈数〉格好の〈人〉a person who looks about ... years old
A man who looked about fifty opened the door.