出方|でかたdekata[2]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Definitions
- nounattitude; approach; move
- nountheater usher; theatre usher
Synonyms & antonyms
- Related姿勢しせいNeutralCovers physical posture and one's stance or attitude toward something; 「出方」 focuses on how the other party will act.
- Related心構えこころがまえNeutralMental preparation for handling something; 「出方」 is the outward action taken.
- Related態度たいどNeutralAttitude or behaviour as shown outwardly; 「出方」 leans toward one's next move, as in 「相手の出方を見る」.
- Related気構えきがまえWrittenWritten/formal prose: mental readiness for facing something; 「出方」 is the other party's action.
- Related気組みきぐみWrittenWritten/formal prose: the mental readiness and drive one brings to a task; 「出方」 is how the other party responds.
Use 「出方」 when watching how the other party will act, as in 「相手の出方次第」. For attitude shown use 「態度」 or 「姿勢」; for mental preparedness choose 「心構え」 or 「気構え」.
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