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姿
figure · appearance · form · posture
N1On: しKun: すがた
Memory Aid
'Shi' — like a "SHE" (シ) with an elegant **FIGURE**.
Vocabulary
姿見すがたみfull-length mirror
容姿ようしphysical appearance
後ろ姿うしろすがたfigure from behind, back view
晴れ姿はれすがたone's best attire/appearance (for a special occasion)
立ち姿たちすがたstanding posture
Example Sentences
あの女性の立ち姿はとても美しい。
That woman's standing posture is very beautiful.
彼女は鏡で自分の姿をじっと見つめていた。
She was staring intently at her own reflection in the mirror.
遠くに見える彼の後ろ姿は、寂しそうに見えた。
His distant figure from behind looked lonely.
昔の日本の武士の姿を描いた絵画です。
This is a painting depicting the figures of old Japanese samurai.