Word details

身だしなみ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身だしなみ.

Dictionary

Entry

身だしなみみだしなみ身嗜みNounFreq #17295
1

(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming

Examples
朝は洗顔はもちろん身だしなみを整えてからここに集まるんだ。
Obviously wash your face, but you must also take care of your appearance before assembling here.
2

essential skill; required knowledge

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

身

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

み
嗜

like, taste, modest

13 strokesFrequency 2,465

On

シ

Kun

たしな.むたしな.みこの.むこの.み

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