Vocabulary

What does 個性 (こせい, kosei) mean?

個性 (こせい, kosei) means individuality, personality.

Quick facts
Readingこせい
Romajikosei
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こせい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkosei

individuality, personality

  1. 1noun individuality; personality; quirk

Example sentences

  • She has a very strong personality.

  • I want to raise my child while cherishing their individuality.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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