姿

すがた

figure, shape, appearance

Also:appearance, state, form (of a waka)

What does 姿 mean?

姿 is a Japanese noun meaning figure, shape, appearance in English. It can also be translated as appearance, state, form (of a waka) depending on context. It is written as 姿 in kanji, すがた in hiragana, and sugata in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

自分の姿を鏡にうつして見なさい。

Look at yourself in the mirror.

和服姿の男性は東京ではもうあまり見かけない。

Men in kimonos are no longer a common sight in Tokyo.