Japanese word

特徴

Pronunciation

Romajitokuchō

Meaning

  • nounfeature

Example

このカメラの特徴は軽いことです。ko no ka me ra no toku chō wa karu i ko to de su

A feature of this camera is that it is light.

Illustration for 特徴 (feature)

More examples

地域ごとの特徴を比べてみましょう。chi iki go to no toku chō o kura be te mi ma shō

Let's compare the features of each region.

Core concept

It denotes a quality or aspect that stands out and identifies something as different from similar things.

Common phrases

  • 特徴があるtoku chō ga a ru

    have a distinctive feature

  • 特徴を説明するtoku chō o setsu mei su ru

    explain a feature

  • 特徴を生かすtoku chō o i ka su

    make use of a feature

Similar words

特色tokushoku: A quality that makes a person, place, or thing recognizable and distinctive.
特性tokusei: A quality that naturally belongs to something and helps describe what it is like.
特長tokuchō: A notable quality that makes a person or thing especially good or useful.
個性kosei: A unique character expressed by a person, group, or thing.

Definition in Japanese

あるものを他のものと区別する、目立った性質や事柄。a ru mo no o hoka no mo no to ku betsu su ru me da tta sei shitsu ya koto gara

Word origin

特徴 (tokuchō) combines 特 (toku, "special") with 徴 (chō, "sign"), giving the sense of a special distinguishing sign.

Usage tips

  • A camera feature is often a function such as image stabilization, but a camera's light weight is a feature in the sense of a notable quality.

Related words

  • 特徴的tokuchōtekidistinctivena-adjective

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