体質(たいしつ)

たいしつ
noun
constitution; physical disposition; organizational culture
healthorganization
1. constitution; physical disposition
one's natural bodily characteristics, especially regarding health, immunity, or reactions to substances
アレルギー体質(たいしつ)だ。
I have an allergic constitution.
体質(たいしつ)に合(あ)わない薬(くすり)がある。
Some medicines don't suit my constitution.
太(ふと)りやすい体質(たいしつ)だ。
I have a constitution that gains weight easily.
2. organizational culture; inherent nature
the ingrained characteristics or tendencies of an organization or system
会社(かいしゃ)の体質(たいしつ)を変(か)える。
To change the company's culture.
官僚的(かんりょうてき)な体質(たいしつ)が問題(もんだい)だ。
The bureaucratic culture is the problem.
古(ふる)い体質(たいしつ)から脱却(だっきゃく)する。
To break away from old organizational habits.

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FIGURATIVE (Sense 2):
Used to describe organizations, systems, or societies that have deep-rooted characteristics that are hard to change.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 性質(せいしつ) (nature, character)
Related: 気質(きしつ) (temperament)
Related: 風土(ふうど) (culture, climate)
Related: アレルギー体質(たいしつ) (allergic constitution)
Compare: 肌質(はだしつ) (skin type)
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Added 2026.1.25 18:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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