職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ)

しょくにんかたぎ
noun
artisan temperament; craftsman spirit
culture
1. artisan temperament; craftsman spirit; dedication to one's craft
The disposition or work ethic typical of a skilled craftsperson: meticulous attention to detail, pride in quality, stubbornness about standards, and devotion to mastering one's trade.
彼(かれ)は職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ)の料理人(りょうりにん)だ。
He's a cook with true craftsman spirit.
職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ)で妥協(だきょう)を許(ゆる)さない。
With an artisan temperament, he doesn't allow any compromise.
あの会社(かいしゃ)には職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ)のエンジニアが多(おお)く、製品(せいひん)の品質(ひんしつ)にこだわりがある。
That company has many engineers with a craftsman mentality, and they're particular about product quality.

Composed of 職人(しょくにん) (craftsperson) + 気質(かたぎ) (temperament/disposition). Note that 気質(かたぎ) uses the special reading かたぎ (not きしつ) when used as a suffix meaning "temperament typical of a group."

Common collocations

  • 職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ)の人(ひと): a person with craftsman spirit
  • 職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ)で頑固(がんこ): stubbornly dedicated to craft
  • 職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ)が強(つよ)い: having a strong artisan temperament

Cultural note

This concept is deeply valued in Japanese culture, reflecting respect for masters who devote their lives to perfecting a single craft. It applies beyond traditional trades — modern programmers, chefs, and designers are praised for having 職人気質(しょくにんかたぎ).

Related words

Related Words

Related: こだわり (particular attention to detail)
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Added 2026.5.5 20:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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