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性
性 (readings: せい, しょう; Japanese kanji) means “nature / quality”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 性格 (personality).
What does 性 mean?
| Kanji | 性 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | nature / quality |
| Readings | せい, しょう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 性
性 is read せい or しょう depending on the word.
Example words with 性
| Example | 性格 (personality) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14