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Component Breakdown
性=
忄生
heart + life
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and birth. Inborn nature of heart.
Symbolism
Character, nature, disposition. Represents nature.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
盗人根性
ぬすっとこんじょう
thievish nature (character); thieving heart; cunning and greedy character; thievish nature (character)
Proverbs & Idioms
三つ子の魂百まで
みつごのたましいひゃくまで
The soul of a child lasts till 100
Childhood character remains throughout life
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 性 mean in Japanese?
性 means sex, gender, nature.
How do you read 性?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: さが (saga).
How many strokes does 性 have?
性 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 性 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 性 (sex, gender, nature) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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