特性(とくせい)

とくせい
noun
characteristic, special property
1. characteristic, special property, distinctive quality
An inherent quality or attribute that distinguishes something from others. Often used in technical and academic contexts for the properties of materials, devices, or natural phenomena.
この素材(そざい)の特性(とくせい)を調(しら)べる。
To examine the properties of this material.
地域(ちいき)の特性(とくせい)を生(い)かした商品(しょうひん)開発(かいはつ)が進(すす)んでいる。
Product development that leverages the distinctive characteristics of the region is progressing.
この薬(くすり)は水(みず)に溶(と)けやすいという特性(とくせい)を持(も)っている。
This medicine has the characteristic of being easily soluble in water.

USAGE:
特性(とくせい) emphasizes inherent, distinguishing properties — qualities that are built-in rather than acquired. It is more technical than 特徴(とくちょう) (feature, characteristic), which describes any noticeable trait. 特性(とくせい) is preferred when discussing material properties, device specifications, or scientific attributes.

Note: The homophone 特製(とくせい) (specially made) is a different word.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 特性(とくせい)を生(い)かす: to make use of characteristics
  • 特性(とくせい)を持(も)つ: to have a property
  • 材料(ざいりょう)の特性(とくせい): material properties
  • 電気(でんき)特性(とくせい): electrical characteristics
  • 特性(とくせい)を分析(ぶんせき)する: to analyze properties
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