Meaning

Primary

Character

Alternative

Personality

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your person status refers to what kind of person you are deep-down. In other words, it's your character. Are you a person of character? Do you have a strong moral character?!

人格 is about the kind of person you are at your core. It's not about surface-level traits like being shy, cheerful, or forgetful, but about the deeper qualities that define you as a human being. In philosophical or scientific contexts, it can also refer to a person's personality as a technical concept, including intelligence and behavioral patterns.

Reading

じんかく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 人格を作る

    to shape one's character

    人格を持つ

    to possess a personality

    人格をみがく

    to develop one's character, to cultivate one's character

Context Sentences

ビエトの人格を疑います!

I question Viet's character!

あの王様は人格者だ。

That king is a person of integrity.

彼、ちょっと二重人格っぽいよね。

He seems a bit like he has a split personality, doesn't he?

Kanji Composition