“Trait” in Japanese
Short answer
Trait in Japanese is “一癖” (hitokuse). Full meaning: trait, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy.
Other ways to say “Trait” in Japanese
特徴
tokuchou feature, trait, characteristic, peculiarity, distinction
特性
tokusei special characteristic, special quality, trait, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity
一クセ
hitokuse trait, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy
ひとくせ
hitokuse trait, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy
気質
kishitsu disposition, temperament, nature, mentality, spirit, character, trait, turn of mind
特ちょう
tokuchou feature, trait, characteristic, peculiarity, distinction
とくちょう
tokuchou feature, trait, characteristic, peculiarity, distinction
習性
shuusei habit; behavior, behaviour, trait, nature
かたぎ
katagi disposition, temperament, nature, mentality, spirit, character, trait, turn of mind
形気
katagi disposition, temperament, nature, mentality, spirit, character, trait, turn of mind
氣質
katagi disposition, temperament, nature, mentality, spirit, character, trait, turn of mind
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