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[せい()·しつ()]
seishitsu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 性質

noun
  1. nature; property; disposition

Definition and Synonyms for 性質

Personality the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
Synonyms: ひと, パーソナリティー, , , , 人となり, 人品, 人柄, 人格, 人物, 個性, 品性, , 心柄, 性格, 性質, , ,
Fiber the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
Synonyms: きっぷ, キャラクター, 人となり, 人品, 人柄, 人格, 品性, , , , 心柄, , , , , 性情, 性根, 性根, 性格, 性質, 本質, , , 根性, 気立て, 気質, 禀性, 素質, , , ,
Nature the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
Synonyms: , きっぷ, ネイチャー, 人となり, 天性, 天機, 天資, 天質, , 心ばえ, 心根, , , , , 性分, 性情, 性根, 性根, 性格, 性状, 性癖, 性質, 持ち前, 本性, , , , , , 根性, 毛色, , , , 気分, 気心, 気性, 気稟, 気立て, 気象, 気質, 生来, 真性, 禀性, 稟性, 稟質, 素質, 資性, 資質, 賦性, , ,
Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Synonyms: クオリティ, 品質, 性状, 性質, 特性, 素質, , ,
Nature the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
Synonyms: キャラクター, 個性, 性格, 性状, 性質, 本性, 本質, , ,
Property a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Synonyms: 性質, 特性, 特質
Disposition a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
Synonyms: 天性, 天生, 廃棄, 性分, 性根, 性根, 性質, 本質, 気分, 気立て, 資質, , , , 配列, 配置
Nature a particular type of thing
Synonyms: 性質
Attribute a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
Synonyms: プロパティ, アトリビュート, 属性, 性質, 特徴, 特性, 特質
Quality a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
Synonyms: 形質, 性格, 性質, 特徴, 特性, 特殊性, 特色, 特質
Inclination an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Synonyms: よしみ, 偏り, 偏る, 傾向, 好み, 好み, 好む, 性癖, 性行, 性質, 気立て, 気質

Meanings for each kanji in 性質

» sex; gender; nature
» substance; quality; matter; temperament

Categories 性質 is a member of

Attribute an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
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Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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Property a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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Type a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
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Attribute a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
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Attitude a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
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Sample Sentences for 性質

Since primary school we've been checking for the qualities known as acidity and alkalinity with litmus paper.
Thrift is alien to my nature.
When he begins to do anything, he devotes himself to it.
He has a friendly nature.
Oil will float on water.

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