甲斐性
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甲斐性
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
甲
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
き
まさ
まさる
斐
12 strokes
Frequency: 2103
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
beautiful
patterned
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
イ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
性
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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