傾向性(けいこうせい)

けいこうせい
noun
tendency; inclination; propensity
formalacademicdescriptive
1. tendency; inclination; propensity
An inherent tendency or disposition toward a particular state, behavior, or outcome. More formal and analytical than the base word 傾向(けいこう), often used in academic, scientific, or philosophical discussion.
暴力的(ぼうりょくてき)な傾向性(けいこうせい)がある。
There is a violent tendency.
データに一定(いってい)の傾向性(けいこうせい)が見(み)られる。
A certain tendency can be observed in the data.
個人(こじん)の傾向性(けいこうせい)を把握(はあく)することで、より効果的(こうかてき)な指導(しどう)が可能(かのう)になる。
By understanding individual tendencies, more effective guidance becomes possible.

Formed by adding the suffix 性(せい) (nature, quality) to 傾向(けいこう) (tendency). The addition of 性(せい) gives the word a more inherent or dispositional flavor—傾向(けいこう) describes an observed trend, while 傾向性(けいこうせい) suggests an underlying nature or propensity.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 傾向(けいこう): tendency, trend — the standard, widely used word for any tendency or trend
  • 性向(せいこう): disposition, inclination — refers to a person's natural disposition or bent
  • 志向(しこう): orientation, inclination — actively directed interest or aspiration toward something

Related Words

Compare: 志向(しこう) (orientation, inclination)
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Added 2026.4.20 21:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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