How to say 'Individuality' in Japanese | 個性

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The Japanese word for Individuality is 'Kosei', written as 個性 in Japanese.'Individuality' in hiragana is こせい.

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個性

Meaning

Individuality

Reading

こせい

kosei

Kanji

個Individual 性Gender, Sex

Explanation

The Japanese noun '個性 (こせい)' refers to 'individuality' or the unique characteristics that distinguish one person or thing from others. It is often used in contexts discussing personal traits, creativity, or the distinct qualities of a person or object. For example: She has a strong individuality「彼女は強い個性を持っている」(かのじょはつよいこせいをもっている). This artist's work reflects his individuality「このアーティストの作品は彼の個性を反映している」(このアーティストのさくひんはかれのこせいをはんえいしている). The word is commonly used in educational, artistic, and professional settings to emphasize the importance of uniqueness.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3407

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 個性

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

個

Meaning

Individual

kanji

性

Meaning

Gender, Sex

Words Related to 個性 Through the Kanji 個

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 個 as well.

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個人

Meaning

Individual

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個

Meaning

Counter

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個々

Meaning

Individual

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個別

Meaning

Individual, Specific

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個体

Meaning

Individual, Organism

Words Related to 個性 Through the Kanji 性

These 16 Words contain the Kanji 性 as well.

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女性

Meaning

Woman

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男性

Meaning

Male

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性格

Meaning

Personality

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性質

Meaning

Nature, Property

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性

Meaning

Gender, Nature

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性別

Meaning

Gender

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女性的

Meaning

Feminine

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異性

Meaning

Opposite sex

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活性

Meaning

Activation

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理性

Meaning

Reason

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性能

Meaning

Performance

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特性

Meaning

Characteristic

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同性

Meaning

Same sex

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男性的

Meaning

Masculine

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感性

Meaning

Sensibility

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性的

Meaning

Sexual

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'Kosei' means 'Individuality' .

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