個性

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 個性 is read こせい and means the individuality or distinctive character of a person or work.
• Basic usage: It is used for a painter's distinctive use of color and for making use of several people's individuality.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Individuality expressed
  • 画家の個性 is the painter's distinctive character expressed through the use of color.
• Using each person's individuality
  • 互いの個性を生かして means using each person's distinctive qualities in shared work.