特徴
とくちょう
tokuchou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
特徴 (とくちょう (tokuchou)) means "Trait". It is read とくちょう (tokuchou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Trait
Also : Feature · Characteristic · Distinction · Peculiarity
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Example Sentences
その動物の特徴は、長い耳と短い尾である。
そのどうぶつのとくちょうは、ながいみみとみじかいおである。
The characteristic features of this animal are its long ears and short tail.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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