素質(そしつ)

そしつ
noun
aptitude, talent, quality
1. aptitude, talent, natural ability
Innate qualities or natural abilities that make someone suited for a particular skill or field. Potential that can be developed.
彼(かれ)には音楽(おんがく)の素質(そしつ)がある。
He has a talent for music.
素質(そしつ)だけでは成功(せいこう)できない。
You can't succeed on talent alone.
リーダーとしての素質(そしつ)を持(も)っている。
She has the qualities of a leader.

Usage: 素質(そしつ) refers to innate potential or natural ability that can be developed. It emphasizes raw talent rather than acquired skill.

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Related: 才能(さいのう) (talent)
Compare: 資質(ししつ) (qualities, qualifications)
Compare: 能力(のうりょく) (ability, capability)
Compare: 持(も)ち前(まえ) (natural trait)
Compare: 天性(てんせい) (innate nature)
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Added 2026.1.13 20:35 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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