How to say 'Characteristic' in Japanese | 特性

word

Meaning

Characteristic

Reading

Kanji

特Special 性Gender, Sex

Explanation

The Japanese noun '特性 (とくせい)' means 'characteristic' or 'property'. It refers to a distinctive feature or quality that defines something or someone. This word is often used in scientific, technical, or descriptive contexts to highlight specific attributes. For example: the characteristics of this material are unique「この材料の特性はユニークです」(このざいりょうのとくせいはユニークです). Each animal has its own characteristics「それぞれの動物には独自の特性がある」(それぞれのどうぶつにはどくじのとくせいがある). The word can also be used in abstract contexts, such as describing personality traits or inherent qualities.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5014

Composition

kanji

Handwriting