適性

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 適性 is read as てきせい and is a noun for aptitude or suitability for a particular task or role.
• Basic usage: Checking aptitude for work appears in 仕事への適性を確認する, while showing suitability as a leader appears in 指導者としての適性を示す.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Difference from 能力
  • 能力 denotes an ability itself, whereas 適性 asks whether a person's abilities and disposition suit a particular task or role.