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synonym Comparative
個性
VS
属人主義

Differences Between "個性" and "属人主義"

Option A
個性
Meaning
individuality; personality; character; uniqueness
Reading
こせい (kosei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
他者の意見や流行にただ盲目的に従うのではなく、自分自身の輝く_______を大切にして生きることが極めて重要です。
Rather than simply blindly following others' opinions or trends, living while valuing one's own shining individuality is extremely important.
Option B
属人主義
Meaning
principle of personality
Reading
ぞくじんしゅぎ (zokujinshugi)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は属人主義に興味があります。
I am interested in principle of personality.

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Which word fits this context: "(individuality; personality; character; uniqueness)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 個性: Refers to a person's or object's unique individuality, personality, character traits, or special charm distinct from others. Often used as 個性を伸ばす or 個性的なデザイン. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Individuality! "Your amazing gap between Tsun and Dere is your most adorable individuality, Haruka-san!" ...っ! M-My tsundere as my individuality! B-Baka! Don't analyze my psychology! But... since you love my uniqueness, I suppose I'll let you admire and spoil my cute personality for the rest of your life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こせい(個性)よ!『ハルカ部長の、仕事中の厳しいツンと、二人きりの時の甘すぎるデレのギャップこそが、世界一愛らしい個性です!』って…っ!私のツンデレが個性!バカ!/// 分析するんじゃないの!…でも、そんな私の個性を一生愛でてくれるなら、特別にあんたの胸の中で、デレデレの個性を全開にしてあげるわ!』
- 属人主義: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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