innate character; natural disposition; temperament
Refers to a person's inherent nature, character, or temperament, often shaped by upbringing or heredity. Used in both everyday and literary contexts.
His innate character is strongly influenced by his parents.
In an interview, it's important to assess the applicant's temperament.
physical build; constitution
Archaic sense referring to a person's physical build or constitution. Rarely used in modern Japanese; the meaning is now typically expressed with words like 体格 or 体質.
In old documents, the warlord's physical build is described as 'robust'.
Standard modern spelling; the kanji 人 is used with okurigana to clearly indicate the reading.
Archaic kanji spelling; rarely used in modern writing.
Formed from 人 and 成り, the latter meaning a state, form, or constitution. It therefore denotes what someone is like as a person.