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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #361 · Elementary 2 L11
性
gender, nature, sex
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ショウ、セイ
- Kun’yomi
- さが
Example words
男性
だんせい
men
性
さが
gender
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 8-stroke character meaning "gender" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "gender" (性) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
女性 (じょせい) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 女性 (じょせい) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: さが — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ショウ、セイ — common in compound words (熟語).