らしさ

noun, used as a suffix

-ness; -like quality; essence of

Attaches to nouns (often people, brands, or concepts) to express the distinctive character, spirit, or typical quality of that thing. Similar to English '-ness' or '-like quality', but more about capturing the core identity.

• 彼かれの作さく品ひんには、いかにも村むら上かみ春はる樹きらしさがある。

  His work has that unmistakable Haruki Murakami quality.

• この店みせのらしさを大たい切せつにしながら、新あたらしいメニューも取とり入いれたい。

  While cherishing what makes this shop special, I also want to introduce new menu items.