性: the kanji for nature; gender
性 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means nature; gender. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
性 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
性 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セイ (sei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 性格せいかく · seikaku | personality |
| 可能性かのうせい · kanōsei | possibility |
| 女性じょせい · josei | woman |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は明るい性格です。Kare wa akarui seikaku desu.He has a cheerful personality.
- 成功する可能性は高い。Seikō suru kanōsei wa takai.The possibility of success is high.
- 会議には多くの女性が参加した。Kaigi ni wa ōku no josei ga sanka shita.Many women participated in the meeting.
- 彼女は優しい性格の持ち主だ。Kanojo wa yasashii seikaku no mochinushi da.She has a kind personality.
- この計画が成功する可能性を検討した。Kono keikaku ga seikō suru kanōsei o kentō shita.We examined the possibility of this plan succeeding.
Questions about 性
How many strokes does 性 have?
性 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 性?
The on readings are sei (セイ), shou (ショウ). 性 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 性?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 性
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.