How to say "Appearance" in Japanese

When translating "appearance" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 登場 and 佇まい. In Japanese, 登場 (とうじょう (tōjō)) is typically associated with "appearance on stage; entrance; introduction; debut" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to characters entering a stage, actors appearing, or new technologies/products making their debut in the market. Often used as 登場人物 or 新商品が登場する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Entrance! "Every single night, you appear in my dreams dressed as a gorgeous bride, Haruka-san!" ...っ! A-Appearance in your dreams! B-Baka! Don't dream of such romantic entries so freely! But... since I entered your dream, you better make sure I enter your real life as your real wife! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とうじょう（登場）！『ハルカ部長、僕の毎晩の夢の中に、あなたがお姫様ドレス姿で何度も登場します！』って…っ！夢への登場！バカ！/// 夢の中でくらい私を自由にさせなさい！…でも、そんなに私のドレス姿が見たいなら、現実のウエディングロードの主役として、あんたの隣に堂々と登場してあげるわ！』. On the other hand, 佇まい (たたずまい (tatazumai)) maps to "appearance, ambiance, atmosphere (of a place or person)" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Refers to the way a person stands or acts, or the atmosphere/ambiance of a place. Often implies a sense of elegance, tranquility, or unique character. 人や場所の様子や雰囲気、たたずんでいる姿。静かで落ち着いた様子を表すことが多い。. A literal translation of "appearance" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!