態度

• Reading: たいど
• Romaji: taido
• Kanji breakdown: 態 (tai) — condition, appearance, form; 度 (do) — degree, measure
• Pronunciation: /ta.i.do/

Meaning

Attitude; manner; behaviour. The way a person acts or carries themselves.

Covers both outward behaviour and inner disposition. Frequently collocates with verbs like 取る (to take/adopt an attitude) and adjectives like 悪い (bad) or 立派な (admirable). Common in school, work, and social evaluation contexts.

Examples

1. 彼の態度が最近急に変わった気がする。 I feel like his attitude has suddenly changed recently.
2. 面接ではきちんとした態度が大切だ。 Having a proper attitude is important in job interviews.
3. そんな態度を取ると周りの人に嫌われるよ。 If you act with that kind of attitude, the people around you won't like you.

Usage Guide

Context: social evaluation, work, school

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 態 (tai, condition/appearance) and 度 (do, degree/measure). Together they describe the outward degree or quality of one's bearing.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal