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character formation; personality development; character building
The process of developing one's character and personality, especially during childhood and adolescence. A common topic in education and psychology.
幼少期は人格形成に重要だ。
Early childhood is important for character formation.
家庭環境は子どもの人格形成に大きな影響を与える。
The home environment has a great influence on a child's character development.
教育の目的は知識の習得だけでなく、豊かな人格形成にもある。
The purpose of education lies not only in acquiring knowledge but also in building rich character.
USAGE:
Common in discussions of education, child-rearing, and psychology. Often appears in school mission statements and educational policy documents.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 人格形成に影響を与える (to influence character formation)
- 人格形成に重要な時期 (a crucial period for character development)
- 健全な人格形成 (healthy character development)
- 人格形成の過程 (the process of character formation)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 人間形成: human development — broader, encompasses all aspects of growth
- 性格: personality — the result rather than the process