性しょう根ね

noun

nature; character; disposition

Refers to a person's innate character or fundamental disposition, often with a nuance of deep-rooted or unchangeable nature. Compare 根性 (こんじょう), which emphasizes willpower or guts.

See also: 根性

• 彼かれは性しょう根ねが優やさしいから、怒おこることはめったにない。

  He rarely gets angry because he has a gentle nature.

• あの人ひとの性しょう根ねはなかなか変かわらない。

  That person's fundamental character doesn't change easily.