1.
deportment; bearing; manners; the way one carries oneself
One's overall physical bearing and behavior, including posture, gestures, and general conduct. Covers both standing and sitting movements.
立ち居振る舞いが美しい。
Her deportment is graceful.
社会人としての立ち居振る舞いを身につけたい。
I want to develop proper manners as a working adult.
彼の立ち居振る舞いには育ちの良さがにじみ出ている。
His bearing reveals his good upbringing.
FORMATION:
立ち (standing) + 居 (sitting/being) + 振る舞い (conduct, behavior). Literally "standing, sitting, and behaving" — covering all aspects of physical deportment.
USAGE:
A somewhat formal word used when evaluating someone's overall physical presence and manners. Often appears in discussions of etiquette, professional development, or descriptions of elegant people.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 立ち居振る舞いが美しい (graceful deportment)
- 立ち居振る舞いに気をつける (to mind one's manners)
- 立ち居振る舞いを身につける (to learn proper deportment)