低姿勢(ていしせい)

ていしせい
noun
humble attitude; low profile
1. humble attitude; low profile; modest stance
An attitude of humility or modesty, often adopted when apologizing, making requests, or dealing with superiors. Literally 'low posture.'
彼(かれ)は低姿勢(ていしせい)で謝罪(しゃざい)した。
He apologized with a humble attitude.
低姿勢(ていしせい)でお願(ねが)いした。
I made a request humbly.
新人(しんじん)は低姿勢(ていしせい)でいるべきだ。
Newcomers should maintain a humble attitude.

低姿勢(ていしせい) literally means "low posture" and describes a humble, modest, or deferential attitude. It can represent genuine humility or strategic modesty.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 低姿勢(ていしせい)で〜する: to do something humbly
  • 低姿勢(ていしせい)を貫(つらぬ)く: to maintain a humble attitude throughout
  • 低姿勢(ていしせい)で臨(のぞ)む: to approach with humility
  • 低姿勢(ていしせい)な態度(たいど): a humble/deferential attitude

USAGE:
Commonly used in business and political contexts. A person who is 低姿勢(ていしせい) is careful not to appear arrogant or demanding, especially when making requests, apologizing, or dealing with customers.

CONTRAST:

  • 低姿勢(ていしせい): humble, low-profile
  • 高姿勢(こうしせい): arrogant, overbearing
  • 高飛車(たかびしゃ): high-handed, domineering
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Added 2026.2.5 17:37 · Revised 2026.4.10 16:12
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