Japanese

まれつき

うまれつき
Meaning: by nature; naturally; innate
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

生
ま
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つ
き

Example sentences

He has natural talent.
彼は生まれつき頑健な体をしている。
He has a naturally robust constitution.
彼は生まれつき利根な少年だった
He was a naturally clever boy.
彼女は生まれつき聾唖だったが、努力して画家になった。
She was deaf-mute from birth, but through effort became a painter.
彼は生まれつき体が羸弱で、よく病気をした。
He was born with a frail body and often got sick.

Usage Notes

Used to describe qualities, abilities, or physical characteristics that one has had from birth.

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