Vocabulary

What does 中性 (ちゅうせい, chuusei) mean?

中性 (ちゅうせい, chuusei) means neutral; gender-neutral.

Quick facts
Reading	ちゅうせい
Romaji	chuusei
Part of speech	noun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

中性ちゅうせい

N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonchuusei

neutral; gender-neutral

1noun · no-adjective neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference
2noun · no-adjective sexlessness; androgyny; androgyne
3noun · no-adjective neuter gender

Example sentences

この服(ふく)は中性的(ちゅうせいてき)なデザインです。
These clothes have a gender-neutral design.
この洗剤(せんざい)は中性(ちゅうせい)なので手(て)が荒(あ)れません。
This detergent is pH-neutral, so it doesn't roughen your hands.

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