仕草・仕種・為種|しぐさshigusa[0]heiban (flat)

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仕草仕草 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners; it is written entirely in kanji and covers the entry’s meanings.
仕種仕種 is a less common written form than 仕草. It is written entirely in kanji and may be encountered as an alternative spelling.
為種為種 is a rarely used written form. You may encounter it, but learners should choose 仕草 instead when writing.
Definitions
  1. noungesture; movement; action; behavior; behaviour; bearing; mannerism
    The gesture fetched a laugh from the audience.
  2. nounacting; performance
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym立ち居振る舞いたちいふるまいWrittenOne's overall bearing and everyday deportment; a more formal, written-style word than 「仕草」, which singles out individual gestures.
  • Related作法さほうNeutralEtiquette and manners — the rules of propriety one is expected to observe. 「仕草」 instead points to concrete gestures and mannerisms.
  • Related仕打ちしうちNeutralUsually how one treats others, and typically badly; in that common sense it stresses poor behavior and cannot stand in for 「仕草」 as gesture or mannerism.

Use 「仕草」 for gestures and mannerisms, as in 「可愛い仕草」 or 「考える仕草」; it also covers an actor's movements and expressions. For overall bearing and deportment use 「立ち居振る舞い」, for etiquette 「作法」, and for bad treatment 「仕打ち」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. しかた、しぶり。
  2. 俳優はいゆうの演技えんぎにおける表情ひょうじょうや動作どうさ。
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