Meaning of 性 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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性, 相
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Kana Readingさが, なりくせ
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Romajisaga, narikuse
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- one's nature; one's destiny
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- custom; tradition; habit
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Example Sentences
性, 相, さが, なりくせ used in context
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シンナーなどの常習性のある物をしてると言う事は、更正する可能性が低いと思います。
I think that, as he's using addictive substances like thinner, the chance of rehabilitation is low.
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一つの仕事(プロジェクト)に於いて困難性の尺度で、仕事の遂行能力が、その頂上(ハンプ)を越えない場合は、何時まで待っても解決しない。
If your ability to accomplish a job does not exceed the peak (hump), on the difficulty scale for one job (project), then no matter how long you wait it will not be solved.
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Many doctors are using some form of absorbable sutures.
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下手に独自の方向性を出すと、攻撃されてしまうから、安全パイの報道しかしない。
They'll be attacked if they carelessly express an original viewpoint, so they only report on the safe options.
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It is human nature to be bugged by such things.
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Use acrylic paint.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
On: ソウ, ショウ
Kun: あい-
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