特質(とくしつ)

とくしつ
noun
special quality, characteristic, distinctive feature
formalwritten
1. special quality, characteristic, distinctive feature
A quality or attribute that distinguishes something or someone from others. Emphasizes what is unique or noteworthy about the subject.
日本語(にほんご)の特質(とくしつ)を学(まな)ぶ。
To study the distinctive features of the Japanese language.
彼(かれ)の作品(さくひん)の特質(とくしつ)は繊細(せんさい)な色使(いろづか)いにある。
The distinctive quality of his works lies in the delicate use of color.
それぞれの文化(ぶんか)には固有(こゆう)の特質(とくしつ)があり、相互(そうご)理解(りかい)が大切(たいせつ)だ。
Each culture has its own distinctive qualities, and mutual understanding is important.

Usage

A formal word commonly found in academic writing, literary criticism, and analytical discussions. Often used when identifying what makes something unique or noteworthy.

Related words

The key distinction: 特質(とくしつ) emphasizes what is special or distinctive, while 特徴(とくちょう) is a more general term for distinguishing features, and 特性(とくせい) tends toward technical or material properties.

Common collocations

  • ～の特質(とくしつ): the distinctive quality of ~
  • 特質(とくしつ)を備(そな)える: to possess distinctive qualities
  • 特質(とくしつ)を生(い)かす: to make the most of distinctive qualities

Related Words

Synonym: 特徴(とくちょう) (characteristic)
Synonym: 特性(とくせい) (special property)
Related: 性質(せいしつ) (nature, property)
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Added 2026.2.25 23:06 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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