ポーズ
ぽーず
noun
pose; pause
1.
pose, posture, stance
A particular position of the body held for a photograph, artwork, or display. Also used figuratively to describe putting on an act or pretense.
カメラに向かってポーズを取る。
To strike a pose for the camera.
モデルが様々なポーズで撮影された。
The model was photographed in various poses.
彼の謙虚さはポーズにすぎない。
His humility is nothing but a pose.
2.
pause, break
A temporary stop or break in activity. Used especially in media playback and presentations.
ここで少しポーズを入れよう。
Let's put in a brief pause here.
動画をポーズして確認した。
I paused the video to check.
プレゼンの途中でポーズを置いて、聞き手の反応を見た。
I paused in the middle of the presentation to gauge the audience's reaction.
USAGE:
Sense 1 (pose) is the more common usage. ポーズを取る (to strike a pose) is a very frequent collocation. The figurative use meaning "pretense" also falls under this sense.
Sense 2 (pause) comes from English "pause." Both senses share the same katakana spelling but originate from different English words (pose vs. pause).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ポーズを取る: to strike a pose
- ポーズを決める: to hold a pose (with flair)
- ポーズを入れる: to insert a pause
- 一時停止ポーズ: pause button