態度

たいど
JLPT:N3
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1A person's outward manner or bearing — the way someone's inner disposition shows through their behavior, expression, and speech.

Noun

Examples

どんなに忙しくても、彼は客に対して丁寧な態度を崩さない。

No matter how busy he is, he never drops his polite manner with customers.

先生に注意されて、彼の態度が急に変わった。

After being scolded by the teacher, his attitude suddenly changed.

面接では自信のある態度で臨むようにと言われた。

I was told to go into the interview with a confident manner.

あの店員の横柄な態度に腹が立った。

That store clerk's arrogant attitude made me angry.

2One's stance or position on a given issue — the standpoint or approach someone takes toward a matter.

Noun

Examples

会社は今回のクレームに誠実な態度で対応した。

The company responded to the complaint with a sincere attitude.

与党は増税について慎重な態度を示している。

The ruling party is showing a cautious stance on the tax increase.

彼はどちらの案にも賛成しない態度を取り続けた。

He kept up a stance of not supporting either proposal.

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