姿(しせい)

しせい
noun
posture, attitude
1. posture, pose
The position or way in which someone holds their body.
姿勢(しせい)()
To have good posture.
Please sit up straight.
Bad posture is not good for your body.
I want to fix my hunched back and maintain good posture.
When using a computer for long hours, your posture tends to deteriorate, so I try to take regular breaks.
2. attitude, stance
One's way of thinking about or approaching something.
A positive attitude is important.
My attitude toward work was appreciated.
Your approach to tackling problems is important.
He apologized humbly.
低姿勢 means 'low profile' or 'humble attitude'.
The company's stance on environmental issues is being criticized.

姿勢(しせい) can refer to both physical posture and mental attitude/stance.

Common collocations:

  • 姿勢(しせい)(ただ)す (to straighten one's posture)
  • ()姿勢(しせい) (good posture)
  • (わる)姿勢(しせい) (bad posture)
  • 〜に(たい)する姿勢(しせい) (attitude toward ~)
  • 前向(まえむ)きな姿勢(しせい) (positive attitude)
  • (てい)姿勢(しせい) (low profile, humble attitude)

For physical posture:

  • (ただ)しい姿勢(しせい) (correct posture)
  • 姿勢(しせい)(わる)い (to have bad posture)

For attitude/stance:

  • 積極的(せっきょくてき)姿勢(しせい) (proactive attitude)
  • 消極的(しょうきょくてき)姿勢(しせい) (passive attitude)