姿
姿·figure, form
- On-yomi
- シ
- Kun-yomi
- すがた
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 姿 | すがた | figure, appearance |
| 姿勢 | しせい | posture, attitude |
| 後ろ姿 | うしろすがた | view of someone from behind |
| 姿見 | すがたみ | full-length mirror |
Example sentences
駅で友達の後ろ姿が見えた。
えきでともだちのうしろすがたがみえた。
I saw my friend from behind at the station.
姿勢をよくして座りなさい。
しせいをよくしてすわりなさい。
Sit up with good posture.
鏡に映った自分の姿に驚いた。
かがみにうつったじぶんのすがたにおどろいた。
I was startled by my own reflection in the mirror.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 姿 as し when it stands alone — by itself it is すがた
- Reading 姿勢 as すがたせい — it is しせい
Memory aid
Picture it
次 (next) sitting on 女 — one figure after another passing by, each with its own shape.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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