性別
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Base noun form. Used to refer to biological sex or social gender. Often appears in forms, surveys, or discussions about identity. Example: 『性別は？』 (seibetsu wa?, 'What is your gender?').
Theme
During a health check-up at a clinic, User talks with Dr. Tanaka about filling out a medical form that asks for gender information.
性別
せいべつ
sex, gender
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'gender' sign on a door: it shows a 'sei' (sounds like 'say') and a 'bet' (like a bet). You say, 'Say bet on gender — 性別 (seibetsu, 'sex, gender').'
Cultural Note
In Japan, gender is often indicated on official documents like 『住民票』 (jūminhyō, 'residence certificate') or 『パスポート』 (pasupōto, 'passport'). The terms 『男性』 (dansei, 'male') and 『女性』 (josei, 'female') are commonly used in such contexts.
Forms
Base: 性別Base noun form. Used to refer to biological sex or social gender. Often appears in forms, surveys, or discussions about identity. Example: 『性別は？』 (seibetsu wa?, 'What is your gender?').