Japanese word

カリスマ

Pronunciation

Romajikarisuma

Meaning

  • nouncharisma

Example

彼女には人を引きつけるカリスマがあります。kano jo ni wa hito o hi ki tsu ke ru ka ri su ma ga a ri ma su

She has charisma that attracts people.

Illustration for カリスマ (charisma)

More examples

彼はチームの中でカリスマを発揮しています。kare wa chī mu no naka de ka ri su ma o hak ki shi te i ma su

He displays charisma within the team.

Core concept

Charisma is a personal presence that draws people in and influences how they feel or act.

Common phrases

  • カリスマを発揮するka ri su ma o hak ki su ru

    display charisma

  • カリスマの持ち主ka ri su ma no mo chi nushi

    a person with charisma

Similar words

魅力miryoku: A pleasing quality that attracts interest, affection, or admiration.
求心力kyūshinryoku: The power of a person or group to attract and unite people.
人望jinbō: The respect and trust that a person earns from others.

Definition in Japanese

人を魅了して注目や支持を集め、周囲に影響を及ぼす個人的な魅力。hito o mi ryō shi te chū moku ya shi ji o atsu me shū i ni ei kyō o oyo bo su ko jin teki na mi ryoku

Word origin

The word カリスマ (karisuma, "charisma") entered Japanese as a loanword from English, whose source is Greek kharisma, "a divine gift."

Usage tips

  • In English, charisma can describe both a real person's appeal and the compelling quality given to a fictional character, making charismatic a common related adjective.

Related words

  • カリスマ性karisumaseicharismatic qualitynoun
  • カリスマ的karisumatekicharismaticna-adjective

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