人柄(ひとがら)

ひとがら
noun
personality; character
1. personality; character; personal qualities
the distinctive qualities and traits that make up a person's nature and behavior
彼(かれ)は人柄(ひとがら)がいい。
He has a good personality.
人柄(ひとがら)で選(えら)ばれた。
They were chosen for their character.
彼女(かのじょ)の人柄(ひとがら)に惹(ひ)かれた。
I was attracted to her personality.
人柄(ひとがら)の良(よ)さは話(はな)していてすぐ分(わ)かる。
You can tell right away from talking to someone if they have good character.
人柄(ひとがら)が仕事(しごと)ぶりに表(あらわ)れる。
One's character shows in their work.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 人柄(ひとがら)がいい (has a good personality)
  • 人柄(ひとがら)が悪(わる)い (has a bad personality)
  • 人柄(ひとがら)に惹(ひ)かれる (to be attracted to someone's personality)
  • 人柄(ひとがら)が分(わ)かる (to understand someone's character)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 性格(せいかく) (personality, character - more psychological)
  • 人格(じんかく) (personality, character - formal)
  • 気質(きしつ) (temperament, disposition)
  • {人となり} ({ひととなり}) (nature, character)

NUANCE:
人柄(ひとがら) emphasizes the overall impression of a person's character as perceived by others, while 性格(せいかく) focuses more on psychological traits.

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Added 2026.1.25 16:33
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