Vocabulary

What does 異性 (いせい, isei) mean?

異性 (いせい, isei) means the opposite sex.

Quick facts
Readingいせい
Romajiisei
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
いせい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonisei

the opposite sex

  1. 1noun · no-adjective the opposite sex
  2. 2noun · no-adjective isomerism

Example sentences

  • There are also people who struggle with relationships with the opposite sex at work.

  • Once puberty comes, people start to become conscious of the opposite sex.

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