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性質

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 性質

いしつ
Noun
Freq #2847
1

nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; character

Examples
彼は性質が頑固だ。
He is obstinate in disposition.
2

quality; inherent characteristic; property; nature; (chemical) behavior

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 104
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

sex
gender
nature

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さが
15 strokes
Frequency: 389
JLPT N3
Grade 5

Meanings

substance
quality
matter
temperament

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
シチ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たち
ただ.す
もと
わりふ
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