Japanese

せいかく
Meaning: personality; character
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

性
格

Example sentences

She has a bright personality and is liked by everyone.
名は体を表すという言葉があるが、彼の性格は名前にぴったりだ
There is a saying that 'names represent the essence,' and his personality fits his name perfectly.
彼は頭が良く、その上性格もいい。
He is smart, and moreover, he has a good personality.
彼は性格と言い成績と言い、実に優秀だ。
He is excellent in both character and academic ability.
彼は子供の頃からとてもおとなしい性格だった。
He has been a very quiet person since he was a child.
彼は子供の頃、とても大人しい性格だった。
When he was a child, he had a very quiet personality.
彼は誰からも好かれる性格をしている。
He has a personality that is liked by everyone.
彼は容姿よりも性格を重視する。
He values personality over appearance.
彼とは性格の相性が良くて、何でも話せる仲だ。
I have good chemistry with him, so I can talk to him about anything.
彼の気まぐれな性格に、みんな振り回されている。
Everyone is being tossed about by his whimsical personality.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person's inherent disposition or nature. Can also refer to the nature of an object or event.

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