性
せい
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.)
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun
nature (of a person)- sex; gender
- sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.)
- gender
Noun, suffix
-ty; -ity; -ness; -cy
All 10 meanings
Noun
one's nature; one's destiny- custom; tradition; habit; convention
- nature; disposition; temperament; character
- quality
- that which does not change according to external influences
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
- disposition; nature; characterArchaic
Example sentences
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Tokyo doesn't agree with me.
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That island has a tropical climate.
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Poverty is alien to her nature.
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They are not suited to each other.
トムは性差別主義者ではない。
Tom isn't sexist.
More examples (10)
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Use acrylic paint.
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Our country's climate is temperate.
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The savage in man is never quite eradicated.
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Desk work is just not my cup of tea.
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The climate here does not agree with me.
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The most important thing is a pleasant living environment.
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Recent comics have too many violent and sexual scenes.
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The main thing that dreams lack is consistency.
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Life in the city has never agreed with me.
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It was not in his nature to speak ill of others.