性


This kanji means the sex, the nature of, or temperament.

on readings:
  • sei
  • shou
kun readings:
    -
examples:
悪性 akusei malignant, vicious
中性 chuusei neutrality (electrical, chemical, etc.) or neuter gender (linguistics)
不燃性 funensei nonflammable, fireproof
可燃性 kanensei flammable, combustible
可能性 kanōsei possibility
性格 seikaku character, personality
酸性 sansei acidity
性質 seishitsu nature, property
陽性 yōsei positive

links:

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Last ∆ on 22 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.