Meaning

Primary

Gender

Alternatives

Nature, Sex

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

せい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分の性

    one's nature, one's own gender

    人間の性

    human nature

    名詞の性

    gender of the noun (in Italian, Spanish, etc.)

Context Sentences

性はんざいをゆるしてはいけません。

We must not forgive sex crimes.

性による違いをはあくしたうえで、男女平どうを考えることが大事だと思います。

I think it's important to understand actual gender differences before thinking about gender equality.

性のところの、男性、女性、その他のいずれかにチェックをしてください。

Please mark whether you are a man, woman, or other under gender.

Kanji Composition