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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.
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)
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猫背 (hunched back)