態 Kanji – attitude
The Japanese kanji 態 can mean attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs).
Meaning and Readings
How is 態 read?
態 has the onyomi reading タイ and the kunyomi reading わざと.
In romaji, these readings can be written as tai, wazato.
Common Japanese Words Using 態
These common Japanese words contain 態. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 旧態（きゅうたい） — old state of affairs
- 形態（けいたい） — form, shape, figure
- 実態（じったい） — true state, actual condition, reality
- 醜態（しゅうたい） — disgraceful behavior, disgraceful behaviour, shameful conduct, shameful sight
- 状態（じょうたい） — state, condition, situation, appearance, circumstances
- 生態（せいたい） — ecology, life and habits (of an animal)
- 生態学（せいたいがく） — ecology
- 生態系（せいたいけい） — ecosystem
- 態と（わざと） — on purpose, deliberately, intentionally
- 態勢（たいせい） — attitude, posture, preparedness, readiness
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