Vocab Info

N3 Noun, Noun, used as a suffix

(せい)nature (of a person), sex, gender, -ty, -ity, -ness, -cy

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      nature (of a person)

    2. Noun

      2.

      sex, gender

    3. Noun

      3.

      sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.)

    4. Noun

      4.

      gender

      Grammar
    5. Noun, used as a suffix

      5.

      -ty, -ity, -ness, -cy

      indicating quality or condition

    All Forms

    性 【せい】

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    Examples

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      ()まれてくる子供(こども)(せい)検査(けんさ)する。

      To test the sex of an unborn child.

      • N3

      (かれ)はイルカの(せい)行動(こうどう)について研究(けんきゅう)をしています。

      He is studying the sexual behavior of dolphins.

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      (ぼく)(ちち)(はは)(すべ)ての(ひと)(せい)(ぜん)であると(しん)じているそうです。

      My parents believe that all human nature is inherently good.

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      (わたし)(せい)目覚(めざ)めたのは平均(へいきん)よりも(すこ)(おそ)く、それは20(だい)後半(こうはん)だった。

      I became aware of my sexuality slightly later than the average person, around my late twenties.

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      これらの洗剤(せんざい)使(つか)われている物質(ぶっしつ)酸性(さんせい)ですか、それともアルカリ(せい)ですか?

      Are the substances used in these detergents of an acidic or alkaline nature?

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