1.
aptitude; suitability; fitness
A person's natural ability or inherent suitability for a particular job, role, or activity. Often used when assessing whether someone is well-suited for a specific field or occupation.
適性検査を受けた。
I took an aptitude test.
この仕事には向き不向きがあるので、適性を見極めることが大切だ。
This job isn't for everyone, so it's important to assess one's aptitude.
採用の際には学歴だけでなく、職務への適性も重視される。
When hiring, not only educational background but also aptitude for the job is valued.
USAGE:
適性 focuses on inherent suitability — whether someone has the right qualities for a particular role. It is commonly used in career counseling, hiring, and education contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 適性検査 (aptitude test)
- 適性がある (to have aptitude)
- 適性を見極める (to assess aptitude)
- 適性に合った仕事 (a job that matches one's aptitude)
CAUTION:
Do not confuse with 適正 (appropriateness, correctness), which has the same reading but different kanji and meaning. 適性 is about personal suitability, while 適正 is about whether something is proper or fair (e.g., 適正価格, fair price).