適性

てきせい

Meanings

1. Noun aptitude; aptness; suitability

Kanji

• 適 suitable. Read as テキ.
• 性 nature. Read as セイ.

Example sentences

• 天才とは忍耐に堪え得る偉大な適性に外ならぬ。
  Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience.

Common phrases

• 適性がある

Words containing 適性

• 適性検査 (てきせいけんさ) aptitude test
• 進学適性検査 (しんがくてきせいけんさ) academic aptitude test (taken by Japanese university applicants between 1948 and 1954)

Word lists

• JLPT N1

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