How to say 'Appearance' or 'Posture' in Japanese | 格好

word

Meaning

Appearance, Posture

Reading

Kanji

格Status 好Like, Fond

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '格好 (かっこう)' primarily refers to 'appearance' or 'posture'. It is used to describe the way something or someone looks, their style, or their physical stance. For example: His appearance is cool「彼の格好がかっこいい」(かれのかっこうがかっこいい). She has a good posture「彼女は格好がいい」(かのじょはかっこうがいい). The word can also be used in contexts like '格好をつける (かっこうをつける)', which means 'to put on airs' or 'to act in a certain way to impress others'. It is a versatile term often used in both casual and formal settings.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Frequency

2629

Composition

kanji

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