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 words

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

Related Words

Related: 国民性(こくみんせい) (national character)

Related: 土地柄(とちがら) (local character, local customs)

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