English–Japanese

“attitude” in Japanese

Japanese

Also心がけ (kokorogake)

Pronunciation

Romajitaido

Example

私は自分の態度に気をつけます。watashi wa ji bun no tai do ni ki o tsu ke ma su

I will watch my attitude.

Illustration for 態度 (attitude)

How to say “attitude” in Japanese

“Attitude” in Japanese is 態度 (taido).

Refers to the manner in which someone responds to a person or situation, including the outlook behind the response and its visible behavior.

Full entry for 態度: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 態度

困ったときにも、前向きな態度を保ちましょう。koma tta to ki ni mo mae mu ki na tai do o tamo chi ma shō

Let's keep a positive attitude even when we have trouble.

Tips for using 態度

  • In everyday Japanese, 態度 (taido) may refer to a person's mental stance or to the way that stance appears in actions, while English attitude often emphasizes the mental side.

Other Japanese words for “attitude”

よい心がけが大切です。yo i kokoro ga ke ga tai setsu de su

A good attitude is important.

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