性質 (せいしつ, seishitsu) Japanese meaning: nature | Kotomora穏
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It's hard to work with someone whose temperament doesn't match yours.
Usage patterns
〈人〉は〈形容詞〉性質だto describe a person's inherent temperament as ~
He has a cautious nature.
〈物〉は〈形容詞〉性質を持つfor a thing or substance to have a certain property
This metal has a property of being heat-resistant.
性質上by nature; inherently, due to the fundamental characteristics of something
Due to the nature of this job, there's a lot of overtime.
〈事〉という性質があるto have the characteristic/property of doing ~
Water has the property of expanding in volume when it freezes.
〈事〉の性質を理解するto understand the nature or properties of something
It's important to understand the nature of chemical reactions.
性質 emphasizes the inherent, describable characteristics of a person or thing, while 質 more broadly points to essential nature or worth.
性質 refers to an inherent nature or property in general, while 習性 focuses on a behavioral pattern acquired through repetition or typical of a species.
