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.
This job isn't for everyone, so it's important to assess one's aptitude.
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)
Watch out
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).
Related Words
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資質 (nature)