個こ性せい的てき

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Meanings

Describes a person, style, or thing that has a strong, recognizable personal character. Often positive, implying originality or flair.

個こ性せい的てきな〈人ひと〉a person with a distinctive personality
彼かれは個こ性せい的てきな人ひとで、みんなの記き憶おくに残のこる。
He's such a distinctive person that everyone remembers him.
個こ性せい的てきなデザインa distinctive, original design
このバッグは個こ性せい的てきなデザインで人にん気きがある。
This bag is popular for its unique design.
個こ性せい的てきな服ふく装そうdistinctive clothing or personal style
彼かの女じょはいつも個こ性せい的てきな服ふく装そうをしている。
She always dresses in a very distinctive style.
個こ性せい的てきすぎるto be too quirky or eccentric
そのデザインは個こ性せい的てきすぎて、みんなに理り解かいされなかった。
The design was so quirky that nobody understood it.

ユニークN2
ユニーク is a loanword meaning 'unique' and can often replace 個性的, but 個性的 puts more emphasis on a person's or thing's distinct character rather than mere novelty.
独どく特とくN2
独特 describes something peculiar or one-of-a-kind in a more neutral, objective way, while 個性的 usually praises a person's or style's distinctive flair.
特とく徴ちょう的てき
特徴的 simply points out a notable distinguishing feature, whereas 個性的 implies an overall strong, original personality or style.
独どく創そう的てきN1
個性的 focuses on having a distinctive personal character, whereas 独創的 focuses specifically on inventive, original thinking or work.

Formed from 個性 (individuality) + 的 (-like, -ish), a common pattern for creating adjectival nouns.