No. 728 in Japanese
姿勢
"姿勢" means "posture" or "attitude" in English.
In a sentence
正しい姿勢で座りましょう。
Let's sit with correct posture.
姿勢 in this sentence refers to 'posture,' as in the physical alignment of the body while sitting.
彼の仕事に対する姿勢は非常に真面目です。
His attitude towards his work is very serious.
姿勢 in this sentence means 'attitude' or 'stance,' reflecting a mental or emotional approach to work.
彼女の前向きな姿勢には感心します。
I am impressed by her positive attitude.
Here, 姿勢 conveys the idea of 'perspective' or 'approach' in a metaphorical sense, attributing a forward-looking and optimistic behavior.
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