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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and birth. Inborn nature of heart.
Symbolism
Character, nature, disposition. Represents nature.
Component Breakdown
heart + life
Words & Expressions
Words written with 性
Four-Character Compounds
盗人根性
ぬすっとこんじょう
thievish nature (character); thieving heart; cunning and greedy character
Proverbs & Idioms
三つ子の魂百まで
みつごのたましいひゃくまで
The soul of a child lasts till 100
Childhood character remains throughout life
Anime & Manga
水属性の魔法使い
The Water Magician
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氷属性男子とクールな同僚女子
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
A well-known work with 性 in its Japanese title.
四度目は嫌な死属性魔術師
The Death Mage
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進化特性で最強ネクロマンサー
The Strongest Evolutionary Necromancer
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Related Figures & Stories
Other kanji with the same meaning
“nature”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 性 mean in Japanese?
性 means sex, gender, nature.
How do you read 性?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: さが (saga).
How many strokes does 性 have?
性 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 性 a good kanji for a tattoo?
性 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sex, gender, nature. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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