JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
性 — sex
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・さが
- Meaning
- sex; gender; nature
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
性 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・さが and it means sex; gender; nature. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
性 appears in everyday japanese words such as 性 (sex), 個性 (individuality) and 理性 (reason).
Japanese words containing 性
Frequently asked questions
What does 性 mean in Japanese?
性 means sex; gender; nature in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 性 read?
性 is read セイ・ショウ・さが. Reading it inside real words — 性 and 個性 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 性 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 性 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 性 in a word?
A common word containing 性 is 性 (せい) — "sex". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 性 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 性 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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