Translation of Japanese word "性格" to English

性格

Q: What is the definition of the Japanese word "性格"?

The Japanese word "性格" is defined as: "Of people, a set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another."

せいかく

[seikaku]

IPA: /neikoɡa/

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Meaning

Noun

Of people, a set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)Last updated: June 16, 2026

How to use

性格 (seikaku) — 'personality / character'. 性格が良い / 悪い — good/bad personality. 二重性格 — split personality. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.

🇬🇧 English

personality / character

Usage Guide彼女の性格はとても優しいです。

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 性格
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せいかく
Romaji Transcription: seikaku

Example Sentences

彼女の性格はとても優しいです。

かのじょのせいかくはとてもやさしいです。

Her personality is very kind.

彼の性格はとても強いです。

かれのせいかくはとてもつよいです。

His personality is very strong.

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Common phrases

彼女の性格はとても優しいです。— Her personality is very kind.

Frequency rank: #646 in Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "性格" mean?▼

The Japanese word "性格" means "personality / character" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "性格"?▼

The word "性格" is read as "せいかく" (seikaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

Can I see a usage guide or example with "性格"?▼

Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼女の性格はとても優しいです。".

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