個性(こせい)

こせい
noun
personality, individuality, uniqueness
person-characterpsychology
1. personality, individuality, unique character
The distinct qualities, traits, or characteristics that make a person or thing unique and different from others.
個性(こせい)を大切(たいせつ)にする。
Value individuality.
あの人(ひと)は個性(こせい)が強(つよ)い。
That person has a strong personality.
子(こ)どもたちの個性(こせい)を伸(の)ばす教育(きょういく)が求(もと)められている。
Education that nurtures children's individuality is being called for.

A frequently discussed concept in Japanese education and society. The phrase 個性(こせい)を伸(の)ばす (develop individuality) is common in educational discourse.

Common collocations

  • 個性(こせい)が強(つよ)い (having a strong personality)
  • 個性(こせい)を生(い)かす (make use of one's individuality)
  • 個性(こせい)を伸(の)ばす (develop individuality)
  • 個性(こせい)的(てき) (distinctive, unique)
  • 個性(こせい)豊(ゆた)か (rich in individuality)

Related Words

Compare: 性格(せいかく) (personality, character)
Related: 持(も)ち味(あじ) (distinctive quality, natural characteristic)
Compare: 独自性(どくじせい) (originality)
Compare: オリジナリティ (originality)
general
Added 2026.2.17 11:56 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
11500/11536_kosei