体裁
N1ていさい
[teisai]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(outward) appearance
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; style
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
appearances; decency; show; display
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
lip-service; insincere words; glib talk
Example Sentences
体裁を気にしすぎる。
She worries too much about appearances.
報告書の体裁を整えてから提出してください。
Please format the report properly before submitting.
彼は体裁を気にして本当のことを言えなかった。
He couldn't tell the truth because he cared about appearances.