県民性(けんみんせい)

けんみんせい
noun
regional character; prefectural traits
1. regional character; prefectural personality traits
The supposed distinctive personality traits, customs, and behavioral tendencies attributed to the residents of a particular prefecture. A popular topic in Japanese media and conversation.
県民性(けんみんせい)の違(ちが)いは面白(おもしろ)い。
The differences in regional character are interesting.
県民性(けんみんせい)をテーマにしたテレビ番組(ばんぐみ)は人気(にんき)がある。
TV shows themed around regional character are popular.
県民性(けんみんせい)はあくまでステレオタイプであり、個人差(こじんさ)のほうが大(おお)きいことを忘(わす)れてはいけない。
We must not forget that regional character traits are merely stereotypes, and individual differences are much greater.

FORMATION: 県民(けんみん) (prefectural residents) + 性(せい) (nature, character).

CULTURE: 県民性(けんみんせい) is a popular topic in Japanese media. TV shows, books, and magazines frequently discuss supposed differences between prefectures — such as the frugality of Osaka residents or the patience of people from Tohoku. While entertaining, these characterizations are broad stereotypes.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 県民性(けんみんせい)の違(ちが)い: differences in regional character
  • 県民性(けんみんせい)診断(しんだん): regional character quiz/assessment
  • 県民性(けんみんせい)が出(で)る: for regional character to show through

RELATED TERMS:

  • 国民性(こくみんせい): national character
  • 土地柄(とちがら): local character, local customs
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