()(いふ)()

たちいふるまい
noun
deportment; bearing; manners
formal
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.
()居振(いふ)()(うつく)しい
Her deportment is graceful.
社会人(しゃかいじん)として()居振(いふ)()()につけたい。
I want to develop proper manners as a working adult.
(かれ)()居振(いふ)()(そだ)()にじみ()いる
His bearing reveals his good upbringing.

Forms

()ち (standing) + () (sitting/being) + ()() (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