体質

たいしつ
taishitsu

constitution (physical), predisposition

Alsoculture (of an organisation)

What does 体質 mean?

体質 is a Japanese noun meaning “constitution (physical)” or “predisposition” in English. It can also be translated as “culture (of an organisation)” depending on context. It is written as 体質 in kanji, たいしつ in hiragana, and taishitsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

私は太りやすい体質だ。

I have the kind of body that puts on weight easily.

あの会社の古い体質は変わらない。

That company's old-fashioned culture never changes.

Words sharing kanji with 体質

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