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身だしなみ

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

だしなみ
身嗜み
Noun
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 320
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

somebody
person
one's station in life

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
13 strokes
Frequency: 2465

Meanings

like
taste
modest

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たしな.む
たしな.み
この.む
この.み
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