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.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 素質(そしつ)がある (to have talent/aptitude)
  • 素質(そしつ)に恵(めぐ)まれている (to be blessed with talent)
  • 素質(そしつ)を伸(の)ばす (to develop one's potential)

CONTRAST WITH SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 素質(そしつ) - innate potential, natural aptitude
  • 才能(さいのう) - talent, ability (more developed)
  • 資質(ししつ) - qualities, qualifications (for a role)
  • 能力(のうりょく) - ability, capability (general)

Related Words

Related: 才能(さいのう) (talent)
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Added 2026.1.13 20:35 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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