相性

あいしょう

Also written 合性, 合い性

Meanings

1. Noun affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)

Kanji

• 相 mutual. Read as あい.
• 性 nature. Read as ショウ.

Example sentences

• お互い相性がいい。
  The chemistry is right for us.
• あの夫婦は相性が悪い。
  They are not a well-matched couple.
• あの２人は相性がいいようだ。
  It seems those two are made for each other.
• あいつとはどうも相性が合わないんだ。
  I don't get along with that guy.
• 私と彼はいつも相性がよい。
  I always get along well with him.

Common phrases

• 相性が悪い
• 相性が合わない
• 相性を考える

Words containing 相性

• 相性問題 (あいしょうもんだい) compatibility issue
• 相性占い (あいしょううらない) compatibility horoscope (esp. for love)

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