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forward-leaning posture; forward tilt
A body position where the upper body leans forward. Used in sports, ergonomics, physical therapy, and figuratively for an aggressive or eager attitude.
前傾姿勢で走る。
To run with a forward lean.
スキーでは前傾姿勢を保つことが大切だ。
In skiing, it's important to maintain a forward-leaning posture.
長時間パソコンに向かって前傾姿勢を取ると、首や肩に負担がかかる。
Maintaining a forward-leaning posture at a computer for long periods puts strain on the neck and shoulders.
Compound of 前傾 (forward lean/tilt) + 姿勢 (posture). Used across multiple domains:
- Sports: proper running, skiing, or cycling form
- Health/ergonomics: describing poor desk posture
- Figurative: an aggressive, proactive attitude (leaning into a challenge)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 前傾姿勢を取る: to assume a forward-leaning posture
- 前傾姿勢を保つ: to maintain a forward lean
- 前傾姿勢で臨む: to approach with an aggressive posture (figurative)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 姿勢: posture — the general term for body posture
- 猫背: hunched back; stoop — a specific type of poor posture with rounded shoulders
- 直立姿勢: upright posture — standing straight, the opposite direction