1.
natural trait; inherent quality; innate characteristic
A quality, ability, or characteristic that someone naturally possesses. Almost always used in a positive sense to describe admirable traits that come naturally to a person.
持ち前の明るさで乗り越えた。
She got through it with her natural cheerfulness.
彼は持ち前の体力で最後まで走り抜いた。
He ran all the way to the end with his natural stamina.
持ち前の行動力を活かして、新しいプロジェクトを成功させた。
She leveraged her natural drive to action and made the new project a success.
Literally 'what one holds from before' — a quality that has been part of someone since birth or from a very early stage. Almost exclusively used in a positive or admiring context to describe desirable traits. Typically used as a modifier in the pattern 持ち前の + [positive trait].
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 持ち前の明るさ: natural cheerfulness
- 持ち前の粘り強さ: innate perseverance
- 持ち前の体力: natural stamina
- 持ち前の行動力: natural drive to act
- 持ち前のセンス: natural sense/flair
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 生まれつき: innate, from birth — can describe both positive and negative traits; more neutral
- 天性: natural disposition — more literary; emphasizes heaven-given talent
- 素質: natural aptitude — focuses on latent ability rather than observable traits