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“posture” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishisei

Example

毎日、姿勢に気をつけます。mai nichi shi sei ni ki o tsu ke ma su

I pay attention to my posture every day.

Illustration for 姿勢 (posture)

How to say “posture” in Japanese

“Posture” in Japanese is 姿勢 (shisei).

Shows the way a person holds the body or approaches a situation, whether physically or in attitude.

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

Example sentences with 姿勢

先生は、歩くときの姿勢も大切だと言いました。sen sei wa aru ku to ki no shi sei mo tai setsu da to i i ma shi ta

The teacher said that posture while walking is also important.

Tips for using 姿勢

  • In daily conversation, 姿勢を正す (shisei o tadasu) refers to straightening the body, and the same word extends to a person's attitude toward an issue.

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