気質
きしつ / かたぎ
kishitsu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
気質 (きしつ (kishitsu)) means "Temperament". The reading is きしつ (kishitsu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Temperament
Also : Nature · Character · Spirit · Disposition
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Example Sentences
その詩人の気質は深い内省と繊細さで特徴付けられている。
そのしじんのきしつはふかいないしょうとせんさいさでとくちょうづけられている。
The poet's temperament is characterized by deep introspection and delicacy.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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