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知性

知性

Chinese

to know; to be aware
 
sex; nature; surname; suffix corresponding to -ness or -ity
simp. and trad.
(知性)

Adjective

知性

  1. intelligent and thoughtful; astute and knowledgeable

Descendants

Sino-Xenic (知性):

Japanese

Kanji in this term

Grade: 2
せい
Grade: 5
on'yomi

Etymology

From Sinitic 知性.

Noun

知性 (hiragana ちせい, romaji chisei)

  1. The intellect; intelligence; smarts.
    • あの子は知性があるよね。
      あのこはちせいがあるよね。
      Ano ko wa chisei ga aru yo ne.
      That kid's got smarts. / That kid is intelligent.
  2. The mind; logical thinking, as opposed to the emotions.
    • この二人は知性と感情両方で分かち合います。
      このふたりはちせいとかんじょうりょうほうでわかちあいます。
      Kono futari wa chisei to kanjō ryōhō de wakachiaimasu.
      These two understand each other, both mind and heart.