相性(あいしょう)

あいしょう
noun
compatibility, affinity
1. compatibility, affinity, chemistry
The degree to which two people, things, or elements go well together. Can refer to interpersonal chemistry, food pairings, or how well software or hardware works together.
二人(ふたり)は相性(あいしょう)がいい。
The two of them are compatible.
ワインとチーズは相性(あいしょう)が抜群(ばつぐん)だ。
Wine and cheese go perfectly together.
このソフトウェアは古(ふる)いパソコンとの相性(あいしょう)が悪(わる)くて、よくフリーズする。
This software has poor compatibility with old computers and freezes often.

USAGE:
Almost always used with がいい (good compatibility) or が悪(わる)い (poor compatibility). Also common with 抜群(ばつぐん) (outstanding) and 最悪(さいあく) (worst). Used broadly — for people, food pairings, technology, and more.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 相性(あいしょう)がいい: compatible, go well together
  • 相性(あいしょう)が悪(わる)い: incompatible
  • 相性(あいしょう)が抜群(ばつぐん): perfectly suited
  • 相性(あいしょう)診断(しんだん): compatibility test
  • ～との相性(あいしょう): compatibility with ~

HOMOPHONE:

  • 愛称(あいしょう): nickname, pet name (different meaning)

Related Words

Homophone: 愛称(あいしょう)
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