1.
appearance; attire; outfit
A person's outward appearance, especially in terms of clothing and grooming. Often used when commenting on whether someone is well- or poorly-dressed.
身なりに気をつける。
To pay attention to one's appearance.
きちんとした身なりで面接に行った。
I went to the interview in neat attire.
身なりがだらしないと、第一印象が悪くなることがある。
If your appearance is sloppy, it can make a bad first impression.
Focuses specifically on clothing and grooming rather than facial features or body shape. Often appears in contexts about social expectations and professionalism.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 身なりに気をつける (pay attention to one's appearance)
- 身なりを整える (tidy up one's appearance)
- きちんとした身なり (neat appearance)
- 身なりがだらしない (sloppy appearance)
- みすぼらしい身なり (shabby appearance)