noun
Refers to how something looks on the surface, often with a nuance of form or presentation rather than substance.
この書類は体裁が整っていない。
This document doesn't look presentable.
彼は体裁ばかり気にし
He only cares about outward appearances.
noun
Used for the correct or expected structure of something like an essay, report, or formal document.
レポートは体裁を整えてから提出してください。
Please submit the report after putting it in the proper format.
noun
Often used in expressions like 体裁が悪い (look bad, be embarrassing) or 体裁を繕う (keep up appearances).
そんなことを言うと体裁が悪い。
Saying that would make me look bad.
彼は体裁を繕うのに必死だ。
He's desperate to keep up appearances.
noun
lip service; insincere words; glib talk
Used for words that sound good but lack sincerity; often in the phrase 体裁のいいことを言う.
彼は体裁のいいことばかり言う。
He only says things that sound good.