Japanese symbol for “talents”
資質
ししつ
Romaji: shishitsu
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities
In Japanese, talents is 資質, read ししつ (shishitsu).
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Meanings
- n nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “talents”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 天分 | てんぶん tenbun | one's nature; talents; destiny |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 資金 | しきん shikin | funds; capital |
| 投資 | とうし toushi | investment |
| 資料 | しりょう shiryou | material; materials; data |
| 資格 | しかく shikaku | qualifications; requirements; capabilities |
| 資産 | しさん shisan | property; fortune; means |
| 資本 | しほん shihon | funds; capital |
| 質問 | しつもん shitsumon | question; inquiry; enquiry |
| 物質 | ぶっしつ busshitsu | material; substance |
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