English–Japanese
“looks” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyōshi
Example
彼女は容姿をほめられました。kano jo wa yō shi o ho me ra re ma shi ta
She was praised for her looks.
How to say “looks” in Japanese
“Looks” in Japanese is 容姿 (yōshi).
Describes a person's visible physical appearance as a whole, including facial features and body shape.
Example sentences with 容姿
第一印象は人の容姿だけで決まりません。dai ichi in shō wa hito no yō shi da ke de ki ma ri ma se n
A first impression is not determined by a person's looks alone.
Tips for using 容姿
- In Japanese, 容姿 (yōshi) is a relatively formal and neutral word for a person's physical appearance, while English looks is common in everyday speech.