Meaning of 性質 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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性質JLPT 2
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Kana Readingせいしつ
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Romajiseishitsu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- nature; property; disposition
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Example Sentences
性質, せいしつ used in context
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小学校のときから、酸性・アルカリ性という性質をリトマス紙で調べたりしてきていますね。
Since primary school we've been checking for the qualities known as acidity and alkalinity with litmus paper.
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ある人物が不変の性質で全人生を貫くということは小説の中だけの話だ。
Only in novels do you find individuals who live out their whole life with unvarying character.
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Gelatine has the property of setting as it cools.
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Oil will float on water.
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She has a gentle disposition.
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He is obstinate in disposition.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
substance, quality, matter, temperament
On: シツ, シチ, チ
Kun: たち, ただ.す, もと, わりふ
15 strokes
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