身(み)だしなみ

Written entirely in kana or sometimes as 身嗜(みだしな)み. The concept goes beyond mere appearance — it implies that one's grooming reflects consideration for others and awareness of social expectations.

In Japanese business culture, 身(み)だしなみ is distinguished from おしゃれ (fashion/stylishness). 身(み)だしなみ focuses on appropriateness and cleanliness for the context, while おしゃれ is about personal style and self-expression.

Common collocations

• 身(み)だしなみを整(ととの)える (to groom oneself, tidy up one's appearance)
• 身(み)だしなみに気(き)をつける (to pay attention to grooming)
• 身(み)だしなみチェック (grooming check)
• 身(み)だしなみがいい (to be well-groomed)

Similar words

• 身(み)なり: outward appearance, attire (focuses on how one looks rather than the act of grooming)
• おしゃれ: fashionable, stylish (about personal taste and style)