How to Say "Attitude" in Japanese

態度

taido[ta̠ido̞]

The Japanese word for "attitude" is 態度 (taido).

態度 is the most common and straightforward way to express a person's disposition or state of mind in Japanese.

Meaning: disposition or state of mind (noun)

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While 態度 (taido) is used for people, the word 姿勢 (shisei) is often used for an 'attitude' toward a problem or a goal, though it literally means 'posture'.
In formal Japanese, an apology for one's 態度 (taido) is often required even if the person's intentions were good, because the external manner is seen as a separate failure.
In Japanese, the word 態度 can be used to describe a person's physical posture or a way of standing, not just their mental disposition. A person with a 'bad' attitude might simply be judged for slouching.

彼女の態度にはうんざりだ。
Her attitude disgusts me.
This sentence is useful for expressing a reaction to someone's 態度.
Tatoeba #94154 by small_snow, translation #309551 by CM
彼の態度をどう思いますか。
What do you think of his attitude?
This sentence is useful for asking for an opinion regarding someone's 態度.
Tatoeba #116561 by small_snow, translation #287108 by CH
彼に対する態度が変わった。
My attitude towards him changed.
This sentence is useful for describing a change in 態度 toward a person.
Tatoeba #118543 by bunbuku, translation #285120 by CK
彼の態度は非常に礼儀正しいです。
His attitude is very polite.
傲慢な態度
Arrogant attitude
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Two friends are discussing a coworker's behavior.

陽葵 Himari

大翔さんの態度はいつも丁寧ですね。
Daito-san no taido wa itsumo teinei desu ne.
Daito, your attitude is always polite, isn't it?
大翔 Hiroto

ありがとうございます。意識しています。
Arigato gozaimasu. Ishiki shite imasu.
Thank you. I make a conscious effort.
陽葵 Himari

良い態度を持つのは大切だと思います。
Yoi taido o motsu no wa taisetsu da to omoimasu.
I think having a good attitude is important.
大翔 Hiroto

そうですね。私もそうありたいです。
So desu ne. Watashi mo so aritai desu.
That's true. I want to be that way too.

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