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attitude, manner, behavior
The way a person behaves or carries themselves, especially in their demeanor toward others; one's stance or position on a matter.
彼の態度は失礼だった。
His attitude was rude.
態度を改めてください。
Please change your attitude.
政府は明確な態度を示すべきだ。
The government should show a clear stance.
態度 = stance/position on an issue
店員の態度がよかった。
The store clerk's manner was good.
子供の前では、大人として正しい態度を取らなければならない。
In front of children, you must maintain a proper attitude as an adult.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 態度を取る (to take an attitude/stance)
- 態度を示す (to show one's attitude/position)
- 態度を変える / 改める (to change one's attitude)
- 態度が悪い (to have a bad attitude)
- 態度がでかい (to be arrogant, to have a big attitude)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- どっちつかずの態度 (ambivalent attitude, sitting on the fence)
- 曖昧な態度 (vague/noncommittal attitude)
- 強硬な態度 (tough stance)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 態度: General attitude, manner, stance
- 姿勢: Posture; also attitude (more formal)
Related Words
Related:
姿勢 (posture, attitude)