🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

特徴

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tokuchō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Characteristic/ˌkær.ɪk.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #850 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"この製品の特徴は耐久性です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, thing, or group.

    "The characteristic of resilience is essential for overcoming challenges."
  2. 2

    A trait or attribute that defines or identifies something.

    "One characteristic of a good leader is the ability to inspire others."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek kharakteristikos, rooted in kharakter (an instrument for marking or stamping), entering modern European languages via Late Latin characteristicus in the 17th century. Its semantic evolution shifted from an engraved mark to a distinguishing feature or inherent quality possessed by a person or thing.

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