性
Kanji · N2
性 / sex
Kanji for sex, gender, or nature.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セイ、ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さが | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
性 carries the meaning sex, gender, or nature.
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Common compounds with 性
甲斐性かいしょうresourcefulness / ability / dependability
性愛せいあいsexual love / eros
可能性かのうせいpossibility / chance / likelihood
耐久性たいきゅうせいdurability
水溶性すいようせいwater-soluble
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