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個性 (こせい, kosei) Japanese meaning: individuality | Kotomora
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She expresses her individuality through fashion.
The chef's personality really comes through in this restaurant's dishes.
Usage patterns 個こ 性せい が 強つよ い to have a strong personality
She has such a strong personality that people remember her right away.
個こ 性せい がない to lack individuality
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
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
He expresses his individuality through his work.
Expressions 個こ 性せい を 伸の ばす promote individuality; develop character; draw out individuality Kanji 個 individual, counter for articles Related words· 12 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.
人格 emphasizes a person's moral character and integrity, while 個性 focuses on the distinctive quirks and traits that make someone unique.
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.
Show 8 more 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.
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.
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.
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.
Word family individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic
unique type; one of a kind; person with a strong personality
lack of individuality; lack of personality
Etymology Compound of 個 (individual) and 性 (nature, character). The term became common in modern Japanese to express the Western concept of individuality.
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.
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.
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.
個性 emphasizes a person's unique individuality or distinctiveness, while キャラクター more broadly covers general personality or persona.
rich in personality; highly individual; expressive
