JLPT N1 Advanced
体裁
Outward appearance, social decency, or proper format.
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1 Noun
"Keeping Up Appearances" / Social Decency
Refers to outward appearances maintained to preserve reputation or avoid social embarrassment.
Example
お客さん が 来る のに 、 部屋 が 汚い と 体裁 が 悪い よ 。
It looks bad for the room to be this messy when we have guests coming over.
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2 Noun
"Format" / Layout
Describes the visual layout, style, or structural arrangement of a document or object.
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