こなし Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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carriage; movement; bearing
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the way someone moves or carries their body, often implying grace, skill, or a particular style. Common in phrases like 身のこなし.
See also: 身のこなし
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People with light, agile body movements are often good at sports.
身のこなし
A common compound using こなし, specifically meaning 'carriage' or 'the way one moves one's body'.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 熟す (こなす), meaning 'to digest' or 'to handle skillfully', nominalized to refer to the manner of handling one's body.
