姿
figure · form · shape
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of next and woman. Woman's next form.
Symbolism
Posture, appearance, figure. Represents form.
Component Breakdown
次 + woman
Words & Expressions
Words written with 姿
Four-Character Compounds
千姿万態
せんしばんたい
endless variety
容姿端麗
ようしたんれい
attractive face and figure
英姿颯爽
えいしさっそう
cutting a fine (dashing, gallant, noble) figure
Proverbs & Idioms
姿勢は心を映す
しせいはこころをうつす
Posture reflects the mind
How you carry yourself shows your inner state
Poetry
天つ風 雲のかよひ路 吹きとぢよ をとめの姿 しばしとどめむ
Wind of heaven, blow shut the path through the clouds — I would keep these dancing maidens here a little longer.
Anime & Manga
上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花
Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
A well-known work with 姿 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 姿 mean in Japanese?
姿 means figure, form, shape.
How do you read 姿?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: すがた (sugata).
How many strokes does 姿 have?
姿 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 姿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
姿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means figure, form, shape. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.