Japanese symbol for “temperament”
性質
せいしつ
Romaji: seishitsu
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; character
In Japanese, temperament is 性質, read せいしつ (seishitsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; character
- n quality; inherent characteristic; property; nature; (chemical) behavior
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “temperament”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気質 | きしつ kishitsu | disposition; temperament; nature |
| 性 | しょう shou | nature; disposition; temperament |
| 資質 | ししつ shishitsu | nature; disposition; temperament |
| 気性 | きしょう kishou | disposition; temperament; temper |
| 肌 | はだ hada | disposition; temperament; character |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 女性 | じょせい josei | woman; female |
| 男性 | だんせい dansei | man; male |
| 性格 | せいかく seikaku | character (of a person); personality; disposition |
| 性能 | せいのう seinou | ability; performance; efficiency |
| 個性 | こせい kosei | individuality; personality; quirk |
| 性別 | せいべつ seibetsu | (distinction of) sex; gender |
| 質問 | しつもん shitsumon | question; inquiry; enquiry |
| 物質 | ぶっしつ busshitsu | material; substance |
See also: Chinese symbol for “temperament”.
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