～(の)姿

～(の)姿 is used to refer to how someone appears or presents themselves in a particular moment or situation. It focuses on their outward appearance or demeanor, often when describing or recalling a notable moment, action, or change in someone. Use it when you want to highlight what someone looked like or how they were behaving (e.g., in the middle of an action, after finishing something, or in a certain state). Examples often include noting a noteworthy attitude, effort, or transformation. For instance: 彼の走っている姿はとても速い。 (His running姿 is very fast.) 彼女の落ち着いた姿を見て、安心した。 (Seeing her calm姿, I felt relieved.) 子供の学ぶ姿に感動した。 (I was moved by the child's姿 of learning.) 大人になった彼の頼りがいのある姿を見た。 (I saw his reliable姿 as an adult.)