🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

特徴

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tokuchō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Characteristic/ˌkær.ɪk.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #950 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 Greek word 'kharaktēristikos', meaning 'pertaining to a character or instrument for marking', via Modern Latin and French. The term evolved to describe a distinctive feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing.

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