Word details

甲斐性

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

Dictionary

Entry

甲斐性いしょういしNounFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

5 strokesFrequency 1,073JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コウカン

Kun

きのえ

Nanori

かぶとまさまさる

beautiful, patterned

12 strokesFrequency 2,103JLPT N1Grade 9

On

Nanori

あや

sex, gender, nature

8 strokesFrequency 104JLPT N2Grade 5

On

セイショウ

Kun

さが

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