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容姿に自信がある
yōshi ni jishin ga aru
What does "容姿に自信がある" mean in English?
confident in one's appearance彼女は容姿に自信があるから、写真を撮るのが好きです。
She's confident in her appearance, so she likes taking photos.
How to use "容姿に自信がある" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
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To feel confident about one's physical appearance or looks.
彼は容姿に自信があるから、人前に出るのが得意です。
He's confident in his appearance, so he's good at being in front of people.
彼女は容姿に自信があるので、水着の写真をInstagramに載せるのが好きです。
She's confident in her appearance, so she likes posting bikini photos on Instagram.
This phrase is often used in contexts discussing self-esteem, social interactions, or personal grooming.
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Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used when discussing beauty standards, social media presence (e.g., Instagram, TikTok), dating apps, or workplace confidence. It can also appear in contexts about body positivity or self-acceptance.
Gold Rule
Usage with する
When expressing an action related to this phrase, use 自信をつける (jishin o tsukeru, to gain confidence) or 自信をなくす (jishin o nakusu, to lose confidence). Example: 容姿に自信をつける (to gain confidence in one's appearance).
Word Origin
The phrase combines 容姿 (yōshi, appearance) and 自信がある (jishin ga aru, to have confidence), reflecting a compound meaning that emerged naturally in Japanese without foreign influence.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts. It can refer to confidence in physical appearance, style, or overall presentation. The phrase is often used in beauty and fashion contexts, as well as in discussions about self-esteem.
Word Breakdown
容姿
appearance (especially physical looks)
nounに
particle indicating the target of the state
particle自信
confidence
nounが
subject marker
particleある
to exist/have (in this context, 'to have')
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