【せい】

Frequency rank: 10,997. – 11,018. (for form せい: 567.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. nature (of a person)
  2. sex; gender
  3. sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.)
  4. gendergrammar
    5. noun, used as a suffix
  5. -ty; -ity; -ness; -cyindicating quality or condition
Forms
  • 【せい】Frequency rank: 10,997. – 11,018.
  • せいFrequency rank: 567.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. nature (of a person)
    2. This meaning of "性" refers to the inherent characteristics or qualities that make up a person's character or personality.
    His nature is very cheerful.
  2. sex; gender
    3. This meaning of "性" can refer to both sex (biological distinction between male and female) and gender (social or cultural distinction between masculine and feminine).
    His sex is male.
    She has gender dysphoria and has expressed a desire to live as a male.
  3. sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.)
    4. In this context, "性" refers to sex as in sexual attraction, activities, preferences, etc.
    He is seeking a sexual relationship.
  4. gender
    5. This meaning of "性" specifically refers to gender, the social or cultural roles, behaviors, expressions, etc. that a society considers appropriate for men and women.
    Specific gender roles are defined in that culture.
  5. -ty; -ity; -ness; -cy
    6. This meaning of "性" is used as a suffix to indicate a quality or state.
    There is a possibility of formation.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to consider one's natureto learn about sex/gendergender/sexpersonalitysexual intercoursesex educationgender differencesexual orientationpersonality diagnosissexual well-beingsexual identityせい性biological sexgender roleせい性sexual diversity
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