“Posture” in Japanese
Short answer
Posture in Japanese is “姿勢” (shisei). Full meaning: posture, pose, position, stance, carriage (of the body); attitude, approach, stance.
Other ways to say “Posture” in Japanese
身構え
migamae posture, attitude
体勢
taisei posture, position, stance
腰つき
koshitsuki gait, posture
格好
kakkou shape, form, figure, posture, pose; appearance; state, situation
態勢
taisei attitude, posture, preparedness, readiness
しせい
shisei posture, pose, position, stance, carriage (of the body); attitude, approach, stance
構え
kamae structure, construction, appearance; posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance; readiness, determination, preparedness
体位
taii physique, physical standard, physical condition; posture, (body) position, sexual position
がまえ
gamae structure, construction, appearance; posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance; readiness, determination, preparedness
カマエ
kamae structure, construction, appearance; posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance; readiness, determination, preparedness
ガマエ
gamae structure, construction, appearance; posture (e.g. in martial arts), pose, stance; readiness, determination, preparedness
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