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二元性
nigensei
duality, dualism
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  1. nigensei duality, dualism
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A semi-technical term used in philosophy, physics, or psychology discussions, rather than casual conversation.

二元性は東洋思想に多い概念です。
Nigensei wa tōyō shisō ni ōi gainen desu.
Duality is a concept common in Eastern thought.

彼は物事の二元性を重視している。
Kare wa monogoto no nigensei o jūshi shite iru.
He emphasizes the duality of things.

⚖️ Often confused with 'nigenron' (dualism as a doctrine), but 'nigensei' refers to the state of being dual.

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Kanji Breakdown
二
Two, Two Radical (no. 7)
On: に,じ Kun: ふた,ふた.つ,ふたたび
2 strokes N5
元
Beginning, Former Time, Origin
On: げん,がん Kun: もと
4 strokes N4
性
Sex, Gender, Nature
On: せい,しょう Kun: さが
8 strokes N3
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二元性は〜です。 / 〜の二元性

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