個こ性せい

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

Refers to the distinctive traits, quirks, or character that set a person or thing apart. Often used positively for self-expression or uniqueness.

個こ性せいが強つよいto have a strong personality
彼かの女じょは個こ性せいが強つよくて、すぐに覚おぼえてもらえる。
She has such a strong personality that people remember her right away.
個こ性せいがないto lack individuality
このデザインは個こ性せいがなくて、他ほかの商しょう品ひんと似にている。
This design lacks individuality and looks similar to other products.
個こ性せいを尊そん重ちょうするto respect someone's individuality
この学がっ校こうは生せい徒と一いち人にんひとりの個こ性せいを尊そん重ちょうしている。
This school respects each student's individuality.
個こ性せいを発はっ揮きするto express one's individuality
彼かれは仕し事ごとで自じ分ぶんの個こ性せいを発はっ揮きしている。
He expresses his individuality through his work.

性せい格かくN3
性格 refers to a person's fundamental nature or disposition, while 個性 highlights the unique traits that make someone stand out from others.
特とく徴ちょうN3
特徴 is a general distinguishing feature that can apply to anything, while 個性 specifically refers to the personal, identity-shaping uniqueness of a person.
人じん格かくN1
人格 emphasizes a person's moral character and integrity, while 個性 focuses on the distinctive quirks and traits that make someone unique.
カラーN2
個性 refers to a person's or thing's individuality in general, while カラー in this sense specifically evokes the distinctive 'flavor' or style of a group, brand, or work.

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持もち味あじ
個性 is the general word for individuality or personality, while 持ち味 specifically evokes a natural, flavor-like quality that makes a person or work special.
キャラ
個性 refers to a person's innate individuality, while キャラ (in the persona sense) refers to a role or image someone adopts, often consciously, in social settings.
アイデンティティN1
個性 emphasizes a person's unique traits and personality, whereas アイデンティティ refers more broadly to one's core sense of self or group belonging.
パーソナリティー
個性 emphasizes the unique, distinguishing traits that set a person apart, whereas パーソナリティー refers more broadly to overall character or personality.
特とく性せい
個性 is individuality, especially of a person or creative work, while 特性 is a neutral term usable for materials, devices, and systems as well as people.
特とく色しょくN3
個性 refers to a person's or thing's unique individuality or personality, while 特色 is broader and can describe distinguishing traits of products, places, or ideas too.
オリジナリティー
個性 refers to a person's distinctive character or personality traits, while オリジナリティー specifically highlights creative originality in ideas or work.
キャラクター
個性 emphasizes a person's unique individuality or distinctiveness, while キャラクター more broadly covers general personality or persona.

没ぼつ個こ性せい
没個性 describes a lack of individuality or personal distinctiveness, the direct opposite of having 個性.

Compound of 個 (individual) and 性 (nature, character). The term became common in modern Japanese to express the Western concept of individuality.