A1 noun Neutral

性質

/seːɕit͡sɯ/

Refers to the inherent character, nature, or fundamental property of a person or a substance. In a scientific context, it describes the physical or chemical characteristics that define how a material behaves.

Ejemplos

3 de 5
1

彼はとても優しい性質の持ち主です。

He is a person with a very gentle nature.

2

この液体は燃えやすい性質を持っています。

This liquid has the property of being easily flammable.

3

うちの猫、ちょっと変わった性質なんだ。

My cat has a bit of a strange nature.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
性質
Adverbio
性質上
Adjetivo
性質的な
Relacionado
本質
💡

Truco para recordar

Think of 'Sei' (性) as 'nature' and 'Shitsu' (質) as 'quality'. It's the 'quality of the nature' of an object.

Quiz rápido

水と油は、混ざりにくい___がある。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

彼はとても優しい性質の持ち主です。

everyday

He is a person with a very gentle nature.

2

この液体は燃えやすい性質を持っています。

formal

This liquid has the property of being easily flammable.

3

うちの猫、ちょっと変わった性質なんだ。

informal

My cat has a bit of a strange nature.

4

科学者は新しい金属の物理的性質を研究している。

academic

Scientists are researching the physical properties of the new metal.

5

このプロジェクトの性質上、情報の管理は厳重に行ってください。

business

Due to the nature of this project, please manage information strictly.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
性質
Adverbio
性質上
Adjetivo
性質的な
Relacionado
本質

Colocaciones comunes

性質を持つ to possess a property
物理的性質 physical properties
共通の性質 common characteristics
性質が似ている to have a similar nature
反対の性質 opposite properties

Frases Comunes

性質が悪い

to have a nasty nature / to be tricky

根本的な性質

fundamental nature

二重の性質

dual nature

Se confunde a menudo con

性質 vs 性格

Seikaku is used exclusively for human personality, whereas Seishitsu applies to both people and inanimate objects/substances.

性質 vs 特徴

Tokuchou refers to a distinctive outward feature or 'mark', while Seishitsu refers to an internal, inherent quality.

📝

Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about the 'whatness' of something—its core attributes. In science, it is the standard term for 'properties' (chemical/physical).

⚠️

Errores comunes

Don't use it to describe a temporary mood; it refers to permanent or long-term characteristics of a thing or person.

💡

Truco para recordar

Think of 'Sei' (性) as 'nature' and 'Shitsu' (質) as 'quality'. It's the 'quality of the nature' of an object.

📖

Origen de la palabra

Derived from Sinitic roots: 'sei' (innate nature) and 'shitsu' (substance/matter).

Patrones gramaticales

[Noun] + の性質 (the nature of [Noun]) [Adjective] + 性質 (a [Adjective] property)
🌍

Contexto cultural

In Japanese craftsmanship, understanding the 'seishitsu' (properties) of wood or clay is considered essential to mastery.

Quiz rápido

水と油は、混ざりにくい___がある。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

¿Te ha servido?
¡No hay comentarios todavía. Sé el primero en compartir tus ideas!

Empieza a aprender idiomas gratis

Empieza Gratis