身(み)なり

みなり

noun

appearance; attire; outfit

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(み)なりに気(き)をつける。

To pay attention to one's appearance.

きちんとした身(み)なりで面接(めんせつ)に行(い)った。

I went to the interview in neat attire.

身(み)なりがだらしないと、第一印象(だいいちいんしょう)が悪(わる)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(み)なりに気(き)をつける (pay attention to one's appearance)
身(み)なりを整(ととの)える (tidy up one's appearance)
きちんとした身(み)なり (neat appearance)
身(み)なりがだらしない (sloppy appearance)
みすぼらしい身(み)なり (shabby appearance)

Related Words

Compare: 支度(したく)する (preparation, getting ready)

Compare: 出(い)で立(た)ち (attire, outfit)

Compare: 身(み)だしなみ (personal grooming)

Compare: 風采(ふうさい) (appearance)

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Added 2026.2.28 19:55 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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