Mnemonic
The next contestant steps forward—a woman whose figure commands the entire room. Her posture, her bearing, her silhouette—every eye traces her form as she walks with effortless grace. The judges scribble perfect scores before she even stops.
Additional thoughts
Picture a pageant where 'Next!' is called and the woman who appears has such a striking figure that the whole audience gasps. Next (上) + Woman (下) = Figure (姿).Quick recall
The next woman stuns everyone with her stunning figure.Details
The keyword for 姿 is figure. This kanji refers to a person's outward appearance, form, or shape—the way someone looks or presents themselves physically. It encompasses the idea of one's posture, bearing, or silhouette, often carrying an aesthetic or evaluative nuance. It can also refer more broadly to the visible form or state of something, such as the figure one cuts in a particular setting.
- On'yomi
- し
- Kun'yomi
- すがた