特とく徴ちょう

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

A distinguishing quality or attribute of a person, thing, or phenomenon. Neutral and widely used.

〈物もの〉に特とく徴ちょうがあるfor a thing/person to have a distinguishing feature
この車くるまは丸まるいデザインに特とく徴ちょうがある。
This car is characterized by its round design.
〈物もの〉の特とく徴ちょうを捉とらえるto grasp/capture the distinguishing feature of something
写しゃ真しんは彼かれの表ひょう情じょうの特とく徴ちょうをよく捉とらえている。
The photo really captures the distinctive look on his face.
特とく徴ちょう的てきな〈物もの〉a characteristic/distinctive thing
この建たて物ものには特とく徴ちょう的てきな屋や根ねがある。
This building has a distinctive roof.
〈物もの〉を特とく徴ちょうとするto be characterized/marked by something
この地ち域いきは温おん暖だんな気き候こうを特とく徴ちょうとする。
This region is characterized by a mild climate.

特とく性せい
特性 is a more technical term for an inherent property or performance trait, while 特徴 is the everyday word for any distinguishing feature.
特とく色しょくN3
特色 often describes a distinctive quality of a place, group, or organization, while 特徴 is used more broadly for people, things, or phenomena.
メルクマール
特徴 is the everyday word for a characteristic or feature, while メルクマール is a more formal, often philosophical term for a defining criterion.
特とく質しつN1
特徴 is the common, everyday word for a distinguishing feature, while 特質 is more formal and points to an inherent, essential quality.

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癖くせN3
特徴 is a general term for a distinguishing feature, whereas 癖 specifically suggests a quirky or peculiar personal trait.
持もち味あじ
特徴 is a neutral term for a distinguishing feature, whereas 持ち味 carries a warmer, positive nuance of a cherished strong point.
個こ性せいN2
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.
トレードマーク
特徴 is the general word for any distinguishing feature, whereas トレードマーク specifically implies a feature so recognizable it identifies the person or brand.
属ぞく性せい
特徴 focuses on a notable, easily recognizable trait, while 属性 can refer to any assigned or inherent property, even one that isn't visually distinctive.
性せい質しつN2
特徴 points to a noticeable, distinguishing feature that sets something apart, while 性質 refers to its underlying intrinsic nature or quality.

特とく長ちょうN3
特長 (same pronunciation, とくちょう) refers specifically to a strong or good point, whereas 特徴 is neutral and can describe any distinguishing trait, good or bad.

Compound of 特 (special, distinctive) and 徴 (sign, indication). The combination conveys a distinguishing mark or characteristic.