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Base noun form. Refers to biological sex or social gender. Often used in compound words to specify male or female characteristics.
Theme
At a community center, User and their friend Yumi are filling out forms for a local event and discussing personal details.
性
せい
sex, gender
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'sex' or 'gender' as a 'say' — 'sei' sounds like 'say'. You 'say' your gender → 『性』 (sei, 'sex, gender').
Cultural Note
『性』 (sei, 'sex, gender') is commonly used in contexts like 『男性』 (dansei, 'male') and 『女性』 (josei, 'female'), and is important in discussions about identity and social roles in Japan.
Forms
Base: 性Base noun form. Refers to biological sex or social gender. Often used in compound words to specify male or female characteristics.