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WORD DETAIL

人柄

ひとがら

N3character · personality

Examples

何気ない行動にその人の人柄が表れる。

彼女の温かな人柄に多くの人が引かれた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 人柄, read ひとがら, denotes a person’s character and qualities as revealed through ordinary words and actions.
  • Basic usage: It names a person’s character revealed in unguarded conduct and warm enough to attract others.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Character revealed through conduct
    • It evaluates enduring personal character shown through ordinary words and actions, not appearance or a passing mood.

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