Translation guide
This concept refers to the inherent, innate qualities or character a person is born with. In Japanese, it is expressed through words that emphasize something fundamental, unchangeable, or naturally endowed.
To describe the fundamental nature or temperament one is born with, often seen as unchangeable.
Refers to one's innate nature or natural disposition, often implying a talent or quality present from birth.
To describe the essential, intrinsic nature of something non-human, such as an object, substance, or concept.
彼の優しさは天性のものだ。
His kindness is part of his inborn nature.
彼女には天性のリーダーシップがある。
She has an inborn nature for leadership.
A common adverbial noun meaning 'by nature' or 'innately', used to describe traits one is born with.
彼は生まれつき体が強い。
He has a strong body by nature.
生まれつきの才能だ。
It's an inborn talent.
Refers to one's true nature or inherent character, often used in contexts revealing someone's real self.
彼の本性がついに現れた。
His inborn nature finally revealed itself.
Describes one's temperament or disposition, often seen as innate and relatively stable.
彼女は穏やかな気質だ。
She has a calm inborn nature.
The essence or intrinsic nature of something, often used in philosophical or analytical contexts.
水の本質は水素と酸素から成る。
The inborn nature of water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
A general term for the nature or property of something, including inherent characteristics.
この物質の性質を調べる。
We investigate the inborn nature of this substance.