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甲斐性

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甲斐性

いしょう
いし
Noun
Freq #23927
1

resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability

Examples
うちの亭主は甲斐性がない。
My husband isn't quite the provider he should be.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 1073
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

armor
high (voice)
A grade
first class
former
instep
carapace

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きのえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かぶと
まさ
まさる
12 strokes
Frequency: 2103
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

beautiful
patterned

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あや
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
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