特とく質しつ

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

characteristic; feature; special quality

Refers to a distinctive trait or inherent property of a person, thing, or group. Often used in formal or analytical contexts.

この地ち域いきの特とく質しつを生いかした産さん業ぎょうを育そだてる。
We will develop industries that take advantage of this region's special characteristics.
彼かれのリーダーシップの特とく質しつは、決けつ断だん力りょくの速はやさだ。
The distinctive feature of his leadership is his quick decision-making.

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Usage patterns

〈物もの〉の特とく質しつを持もつto possess a certain characteristic
この材ざい料りょうは軽かるくて強つよいという特とく質しつを持もっている。
This material has the characteristic of being light yet strong.
〈物もの〉の特とく質しつを生いかすto make the most of a distinctive characteristic
地ち域いきの特とく質しつを生いかした町まちづくりを進すすめている。
They are promoting town development that makes the most of the region's distinctive characteristics.
〈物もの〉の特とく質しつを表あらわすto express/reveal a characteristic
この作さく品ひんは作さく者しゃの特とく質しつをよく表あらわしている。
This work clearly expresses the author's distinctive qualities.

Kanji

特special
質substance, quality, matter

Related words

特とく徴ちょうN3
特徴 is the common, everyday word for a distinguishing feature, while 特質 is more formal and points to an inherent, essential quality.
特とく性せい
特性 is typically used for technical or measurable properties, whereas 特質 leans toward abstract or inherent qualities.
特とく色しょくN3
特質 points to an inherent, often abstract property of something, whereas 特色 refers to a noticeable trait that makes it stand out from others.
質しつN3
特質 highlights a distinguishing or unique characteristic that sets something apart, while 質 is the general word for nature or quality.

Etymology

Compound of 特 (special) and 質 (quality, nature). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination transparently conveys 'special quality'.