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物腰 (ものごし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
noun
manner ; demeanor ; bearing
Refers to the way a person carries themselves, their attitude, and the impression they give through speech and behavior. Often used in descriptions of polite or calm conduct.
やわ
らかい
人ひと
に
好こう
印いん
象しょう
を
持も
っ
た
。
I had a good impression of the person with a gentle demeanor.
Written forms 物もの 腰ごし Usage 95%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news and spec priority.
ものごし Usage 5%
Similar words 態たい 度ど 態度 (attitude) is broader and can refer to a person's stance or behavior in a specific situation, while 物腰 focuses more on the overall impression of grace, politeness, and composure in one's bearing.
振ふ る 舞ま い 振る舞い (behavior/conduct) emphasizes actions and how one acts, whereas 物腰 highlights the manner and aura conveyed, often in social interactions.
Etymology Compound of 物 (もの, thing) and 腰 (こし, waist/hips), originally referring to the way one carries one's hips or body, which extended to mean one's overall demeanor or manner.
