出方|でかたdekata[2]nakadaka (mid-high)

Common
Definitions
  1. nounattitude; approach; move
  2. 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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Japanese definitions
  1. 人ひとが何なんかをする時ときの態度たいどや方法ほうほう。
  2. 劇場げきじょうで観客かんきゃくを座席ざせきに案内あんないする人ひと。
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