N3
てんせい (tensei)
天性
nature; innate disposition; natural talent; born gift
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to nature, innate disposition, natural talents, or a born gift that one possesses since birth. Often used as 天性の (born/natural) or 天性の才能. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Natural talent! Your ability to make me feel so spoiled and sweet is a born gift! Melting my cold, frozen heart in an instant... you are a truly amazing man!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『天性よ！あんたがこうして私をウキウキで甘えさせるのは、天性の才能（魅力）ね。私のこの冷たい氷のツンデレ心を一瞬で溶かすなんて、本当に大した男なんだから…』
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は_______の明るさを持っており、彼女が部屋に入るだけでその場の雰囲気が一瞬でパッと明るくなります。
She has a natural brightness; just by her entering the room, the atmosphere of the place brightens up in an instant.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "天性"!
彼は_______の歌才に恵まれ、一度も正式なレッスンを受けずに世界的な歌手になりました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 生まれつきの才能「天性（の）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『天性の才能！素晴らしいわ！あんたも私を「一生ときめかせ続ける」っていう天性の彼氏力を、毎日フルパワーで私に捧げなさい！』
English: Since it represents natural, born talents or qualities, 'nature/natural talent' (tensei) is correct. Haruka: 'Innate talent! Wonderful! You too, offer me that innate boyfriend-power of "keeping me heart-fluttering for life" with full power every single day!'
English: Since it represents natural, born talents or qualities, 'nature/natural talent' (tensei) is correct. Haruka: 'Innate talent! Wonderful! You too, offer me that innate boyfriend-power of "keeping me heart-fluttering for life" with full power every single day!'
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