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A3 Expression, Noun

身(み)のこなしcarriage, poise, bearing, demeanor, movement (of the body)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expression, Noun

      1. 1.

        carriage, poise, bearing, demeanor, movement (of the body)

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    All Forms

    身のこなし 【みのこなし】、身の熟し 【みのこなし】

    Details

      • み

      • の

      • こ

      • な

      • し

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    • バレエ経験者(けいけんしゃ)の優雅(ゆうが)な身(み)のこなしを真似(まね)る。

      Imitate the graceful carriage of an experienced ballet dancer.

      • 忍者(にんじゃ)たちの素早(すばや)い身(み)のこなしに圧倒(あっとう)されました。

        I was overwhelmed by the swift movements of the ninjas.

        • あの軽(かる)い身(み)のこなし…彼(かれ)はまだ２０(にじゅう)代(だい)に違(ちが)いありません！

          That light carriage... he must still be in his twenties!

        • 身(み)のこなしが素早(すばや)いからといって元泥棒(もとどろぼう)であるとは限(かぎ)りません。

          Just because someone has a quick carriage doesn't necessarily mean they are a former thief.

        • 素早(すばや)い身(み)のこなしをするところを見(み)ると彼女(かのじょ)の若(わか)さを感(かん)じずにはいられない。

          Seeing her movements, I can't help but feel her youth.

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