Japanese Conversation · Level 131
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Japanese word
容姿
Pronunciation
Romajiyōshi
Meaning
- nounlooks
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes a person's visible physical appearance as a whole, including facial features and body shape.
Common phrases
容姿をほめるyō shi o ho me ru
praise someone's looks
容姿を気にするyō shi o ki ni su ru
worry about one's looks
容姿に自信があるyō shi ni ji shin ga a ru
be confident about one's looks
Similar words
外見gaiken: The outward appearance of a person, including clothing and overall presentation.
見た目mitame: The way a person appears to the eye, usually in an everyday or casual context.
風貌fūbō: A person's distinctive appearance and bearing, often shaped by age or experience.
Definition in Japanese
顔つきや体つきなど、外から見た人の姿かたち。kao tsu ki ya karada tsu ki na do soto ka ra mi ta hito no sugata ka ta chi
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound combines 容 (yō, "appearance or form") and 姿 (shi, "figure or appearance"), linking a person's outward form with their visible shape.
Usage tips
- 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.