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When you begin describing people in Japanese, you may learn sentences such as:
He is serious and responsible.
彼女は優しいです。
She is kind.
私は人前で話すのが恥ずかしいです。
I feel shy speaking in front of people.
あの人は少し天然です。
That person is a little naturally quirky.
真面目 and 優しい can directly describe a stable personality.
恥ずかしい usually describes a temporary feeling, so we often change it to 恥ずかしがり屋 when describing personality.
天然 is usually an impression that other people form from someone’s unexpected behavior.
The Japanese word for personality is 性格 (seikaku).
Four useful expressions for describing personality are:
真面目 (majime) — serious, earnest, responsible
優しい (yasashii) — kind, gentle, caring
恥ずかしがり屋 (hazukashigariya) — shy, easily embarrassed
天然 (tennen) — naturally quirky, innocently absent-minded, unintentionally funny
We will learn what part of a person each expression describes, how to use it naturally, and when the same word may sound positive, teasing, or rude.
How Do You Say “Personality” in Japanese?
Hiragana: せいかく
Romaji: seikaku
Meaning: personality, character, temperament
彼はどんな性格ですか。
Kare wa donna seikaku desu ka.
What kind of personality does he have?
明るくて優しい性格です。
Akarukute yasashii seikaku desu.
She has a cheerful and kind personality.
性格は人それぞれです。
Seikaku wa hito sorezore desu.
Everyone has a different personality.
性格 is the general word for personality or temperament.
人柄 refers to a person’s character and personal qualities, often as an overall impression of what kind of person they are.
The person has a cheerful personality.
⇒ Describes a personality trait.
人柄がいい。
The person has good character / is a genuinely nice person.
⇒ Gives a positive overall evaluation of the person.
Four Core Japanese Personality Expressions
takes duties, rules, promises, and important situations seriously
2. 優しい (yasashii)
treats people gently, kindly, and considerately
3. 恥ずかしがり屋 (hazukashigariya)
easily becomes shy, bashful, or self-conscious under attention
4. 天然 (tennen)
naturally gives unexpected answers or reactions without trying to be funny
A person may be responsible at work, kind to friends, shy when praised, and occasionally give an unintentionally funny answer.
Personality words describe different sides of the same person, not four exclusive categories.
1. Majime (真面目): Serious, Earnest, and Responsible
真面目 describes someone who does not treat duties, promises, rules, or important situations carelessly.
a serious, earnest, responsible, or reliable person
真面目に働く
to work seriously and responsibly
真面目な話
a serious conversation / something that is not a joke
田中さんは真面目で、仕事を最後まできちんとやります。
Tanaka-san wa majime de, shigoto o saigo made kichinto yarimasu.
Mr. Tanaka is responsible and completes his work properly.
彼女は明るいけれど、勉強にはとても真面目だ。
Kanojo wa akarui keredo, benkyō ni wa totemo majime da.
She is cheerful, but very serious about her studies.
A person can joke, talk loudly, and enjoy parties while still being responsible about work and promises.
responsible, reliable, sincere, committed
Possible negative image
too serious, rigid, unable to relax, lacking flexibility
Common negative extension
真面目すぎる — too serious
Read the full guide: What Does 真面目 (Majime) Mean in Japanese?
2. Yasashii (優しい): Kind, Gentle, and Caring
優しい describes someone who treats other people gently and considerately without causing unnecessary hurt.
a kind, caring, or gentle person
人に優しくする
to be kind to someone
優しい言葉
kind words
優しい声
a gentle voice
山田さんは困っている人をよく助ける優しい人です。
Yamada-san wa komatte iru hito o yoku tasukeru yasashii hito desu.
Ms. Yamada is a kind person who often helps people in trouble.
先生は間違えても怒らず、優しく説明してくれた。
Sensei wa machigaete mo okorazu, yasashiku setsumei shite kureta.
Even when I made a mistake, the teacher did not get angry and explained it gently.
A person can correct a mistake firmly while choosing words that protect the other person’s dignity.
kind-hearted, caring, gentle, considerate
Possible complicated image
too kind to say no, easily taken advantage of, kind to everyone rather than treating one person specially
Common related form
優しさ — kindness / gentleness
Read the full guide: What Does 優しい (Yasashii) Mean in Japanese?
3. Hazukashii (恥ずかしい): Embarrassed, Ashamed, or Shy
恥ずかしい usually describes a feeling, not a permanent personality.
embarrassed, ashamed, shy, bashful, or self-conscious
恥ずかしがる
to show embarrassment or act shy
恥ずかしがり屋
a person who easily becomes shy or embarrassed
人前で歌うのは恥ずかしい。
Hitomae de utau no wa hazukashii.
I feel shy about singing in front of people.
彼は恥ずかしがり屋で、知らない人とはあまり話さない。
Kare wa hazukashigariya de, shiranai hito to wa amari hanasanai.
He is shy and does not talk much with people he does not know.
Say 恥ずかしがり屋です, 照れ屋です, or 人見知りです, depending on the type of shyness.
恥ずかしい人 may even mean an embarrassing or disgraceful person.
恥ずかしい — I feel embarrassed/shy.
Visible reaction
恥ずかしがっている — is acting embarrassed/shy.
Recurring personality
恥ずかしがり屋 — a shy or easily embarrassed person.
Read the full guide: What Does 恥ずかしい (Hazukashii) Mean in Japanese?
4. Tennen (天然): Naturally Quirky and Unintentionally Funny
The literal meaning of 天然 is natural or unartificial. When it describes personality, it is short for 天然ボケ.
a naturally quirky, innocently absent-minded, or unintentionally funny person
天然ボケ
an off-target or absurd response made without planning a joke
天然発言
an unintentionally funny or unexpected remark
彼女は質問を勘違いして、天然な答えをした。
Kanojo wa shitsumon o kanchigai shite, tennen na kotae o shita.
She misunderstood the question and gave an unintentionally funny answer.
彼は天然だけど、仕事ではとても頼りになる。
Kare wa tennen da kedo, shigoto de wa totemo tayori ni naru.
He is naturally quirky, but very dependable at work.
A highly capable person can still have tennen-like moments.
innocent, cute, naturally funny, uncalculating
Possible negative image
absent-minded, unreliable, clueless, treated as foolish
Important caution
天然 is usually an impression formed by other people. Calling someone 天然 can feel teasing or patronizing.
Read the full guide: What Does 天然 (Tennen) Mean in Japanese?
Personality, Feeling, Behavior, or Social Label?
The four expressions do not describe the same grammatical or psychological category.
A relatively stable attitude toward duties, rules, promises, and important matters
⇒ personality / conduct
優しい
A relatively stable tendency or a particular gentle action toward someone
⇒ personality / behavior / manner
恥ずかしい
A feeling caused by mistakes, shame, attention, praise, or shyness
⇒ temporary emotion
恥ずかしがり屋
A recurring tendency to feel or show embarrassment
⇒ personality
天然
An informal impression other people form from unintentionally offbeat behavior
⇒ social label / character type
Japanese may require a different form:
I feel shy. ⇒ 恥ずかしい。
I am a shy person. ⇒ 恥ずかしがり屋です。
One Student, Four Different Descriptions
Imagine a student named Aoi.
葵さんは真面目です。
Aoi is serious and responsible.
⇒ She completes assignments, follows through on promises, and takes class seriously.
葵さんは優しいです。
Aoi is kind.
⇒ She notices when classmates are struggling and speaks gently to them.
葵さんは恥ずかしがり屋です。
Aoi is shy and easily embarrassed.
⇒ She becomes self-conscious when asked to speak in front of the class.
葵さんは少し天然です。
Aoi is a little naturally quirky.
⇒ She sometimes sincerely interprets a question in an unexpected way and makes everyone laugh.
Instead of only labeling someone, explain why you formed that impression.
How to Describe Personality in Japanese
1. [Person] は [Personality Word] です
兄は真面目です。
Ani wa majime desu.
My older brother is responsible.
母は優しいです。
Haha wa yasashii desu.
My mother is kind.
友達は少し天然です。
Tomodachi wa sukoshi tennen desu.
My friend is a little naturally quirky.
2. [Personality Word] + 人
The connection changes depending on the word type.
真面目な人
天然な人
I-adjective:
優しい人
Personality noun:
恥ずかしがり屋の人
or simply 恥ずかしがり屋
真面目な人と一緒に働きたい。
Majime na hito to issho ni hatarakitai.
I want to work with a responsible person.
優しい人が好きです。
Yasashii hito ga suki desu.
I like kind people.
彼は少し天然な人です。
Kare wa sukoshi tennen na hito desu.
He is a slightly tennen person.
3. [Personality Word] 性格
真面目な性格です。
Majime na seikaku desu.
He/She has a serious and responsible personality.
優しい性格です。
Yasashii seikaku desu.
He/She has a kind personality.
Remember that the word is a subjective social impression.
4. [Personality Word] ところ
ところ is useful when you want to describe one side or feature of a person rather than labeling the entire person.
彼の真面目なところを尊敬しています。
Kare no majime na tokoro o sonkei shite imasu.
I respect his responsible side.
彼女の優しいところが好きです。
Kanojo no yasashii tokoro ga suki desu.
I like her kind side.
彼の天然なところが面白い。
Kare no tennen na tokoro ga omoshiroi.
His naturally quirky side is funny.
5. ～と言われます: “People Say I Am…”
よく真面目だと言われます。
Yoku majime da to iwaremasu.
People often say I am serious and responsible.
友達には優しいと言われます。
Tomodachi ni wa yasashii to iwaremasu.
My friends say I am kind.
よく天然だと言われます。
Yoku tennen da to iwaremasu.
People often tell me I am tennen.
How to Talk About Your Own Personality
Direct self-praise can sound strong in Japanese, so it is often natural to soften the statement or describe what other people say.
I have a serious and responsible personality.
⇒ Natural in a self-introduction or interview, but support it with an example.
人には優しくしたいと思っています。
I try to be kind to people.
⇒ More modest than directly declaring “I am kind.”
少し恥ずかしがり屋です。
I am a little shy.
⇒ Natural self-description.
よく天然だと言われます。
People often tell me I am tennen.
⇒ More natural than strongly declaring “I am tennen.”
優しい is a moral compliment about how well you treat others, so directly praising yourself may sound less modest.
Context still matters: both are grammatically correct.
A Natural Self-Introduction Using Personality Words
Hajimemashite. Watashi wa sukoshi hazukashigariya desu ga, nareru to yoku hanashimasu. Shigoto ni wa majime ni torikumu taipu de, hito ni wa yasashiku shitai to omotte imasu. Tomodachi kara wa, tokidoki tennen da to iwaremasu.
Nice to meet you. I am a little shy, but I talk a lot once I become comfortable. I am the type who approaches work seriously, and I try to be kind to people. My friends sometimes tell me I am naturally quirky.
shy at first, talkative later, serious about work, tries to be kind, and called tennen by friends.
Examples make personality descriptions believable and specific.
How to Ask About Someone’s Personality
What kind of personality do they have?
どんな人ですか。
What kind of person are they?
自分ではどんな性格だと思いますか。
What kind of personality do you think you have?
周りからどんな人だと言われますか。
What kind of person do people around you say you are?
どんな人 is broader and may invite information about personality, appearance, job, interests, or relationship to the speaker.
Positive, Neutral, and Risky Personality Words
No personality word has exactly the same effect in every situation.
優しい — kind
真面目 — responsible
誠実 — sincere
思いやりがある — considerate
明るい — cheerful
努力家 — hardworking person
Depends strongly on context
天然 — naturally quirky / absent-minded
マイペース — goes at one’s own pace
大人しい — quiet / reserved / well-behaved
おっとり — calm and unhurried
恥ずかしがり屋 — shy / easily embarrassed
Often negative or critical
不真面目 — irresponsible
意地悪 — mean
わがまま — selfish / demanding
空気が読めない — unable to read the room
頑固 — stubborn
真面目すぎる — too serious
優しすぎる — too kind / unable to be firm
Tone and surrounding words shape the evaluation.
More Common Japanese Personality Words
Cheerful and Social Traits
社交的 (shakōteki) — sociable
話し好き (hanashizuki) — talkative / likes talking
人懐っこい (hitonatsukkoi) — friendly and quick to warm to people
親しみやすい (shitashimiyasui) — approachable
面白い (omoshiroi) — funny / interesting
Quiet and Calm Traits
穏やか (odayaka) — calm and mild
おっとりしている (ottori shite iru) — placid, gentle, unhurried
落ち着いている (ochitsuite iru) — calm and composed
物静か (monoshizuka) — quiet and reserved
冷静 (reisei) — cool-headed
Responsible and Careful Traits
勤勉 (kinben) — diligent and hardworking
几帳面 (kichōmen) — meticulous and methodical
しっかりしている (shikkari shite iru) — dependable and sensible
責任感がある (sekininkan ga aru) — responsible / has a sense of responsibility
努力家 (doryokuka) — hardworking person
Independent and Strong-Willed Traits
意志が強い (ishi ga tsuyoi) — strong-willed
負けず嫌い (makezugirai) — hates losing / highly competitive
行動力がある (kōdōryoku ga aru) — proactive / takes action
勇敢 (yūkan) — brave
大胆 (daitan) — bold
Traits That Need Careful Wording
わがまま (wagamama) — selfish / demanding
短気 (tanki) — short-tempered
神経質 (shinkeishitsu) — overly sensitive / nervous / particular
優柔不断 (yūjūfudan) — indecisive
いい加減 (iikagen) — careless / irresponsible / half-hearted
意地悪 (ijiwaru) — mean or spiteful
Do Not Translate English Personality Words One-to-One
English personality adjectives often cover a broader range than one Japanese word.
真面目な人
a responsible and earnest person
深刻な問題
a serious problem
真剣な表情
a serious, focused expression
無口な人
a person who does not speak much
One English word does not always map to 真面目.
優しい人
a kind and gentle person
親切な人
a helpful person
感じのいい人
a pleasant person
いい人
a good/nice person
恥ずかしい
feel shy or self-conscious in this situation
恥ずかしがり屋
a generally shy person
人見知り
shy around unfamiliar people
照れ屋
bashful around praise or affection
Do they complete duties properly? Help people? Become self-conscious under attention? Give unexpected sincere answers?
Choose the Japanese word after identifying the observable pattern.
How to Soften a Personality Description
Direct labels can feel strong, especially when the trait may be negative or embarrassing.
a little…
～ところがある
has a … side / sometimes tends to…
～な一面がある
has a … aspect
～ように見える
seems / looks…
～と言われる
is said to be…
～かもしれない
may be…
彼は天然だ。
He is tennen.
Softer:
彼は少し天然なところがある。
He has a slightly tennen side.
Direct:
彼女は恥ずかしがり屋だ。
She is shy.
Softer:
彼女は最初、少し恥ずかしがることがある。
She can be a little shy at first.
Soft wording shows that you are describing one tendency or impression rather than defining the entire person.
Personality Words in Job Interviews
In interviews, connect the personality word to specific behavior and avoid unsupported self-praise.
私は真面目です。
I am serious and responsible.
More persuasive:
私は任された仕事を最後まで確認する、真面目な性格です。
I have a responsible personality and check assigned work through to completion.
Less natural self-praise:
私は優しいです。
I am kind.
More concrete:
相手の立場を考えて話すことを大切にしています。
I value speaking while considering the other person’s position.
If you want to explain a tendency, describe it concretely and show how you manage it, such as double-checking instructions or taking notes.
Personality Words in Dating and Relationships
I like serious and responsible people.
⇒ May suggest reliability and commitment.
優しい人がタイプです。
My type is someone kind.
⇒ A very common positive preference.
少し恥ずかしがり屋です。
I am a little shy.
⇒ Natural self-disclosure.
彼の天然なところがかわいい。
His naturally quirky side is cute.
⇒ Affectionate, but still a subjective label.
The exact image differs from person to person, so follow-up questions may be useful.
How Personality Words Are Used in Anime and Manga
Anime and manga often emphasize one trait to make a character easy to recognize.
the responsible character who follows rules and reacts seriously
優しい主人公
the kind protagonist who helps people and avoids hurting others
恥ずかしがり屋のヒロイン
a heroine who becomes shy around attention or romance
天然キャラ
a naturally quirky character who creates unintentional comedy
These types are often paired to create contrast:
The serious character constantly corrects the tennen character’s unexpected remarks.
優しい × 恥ずかしがり屋
A kind character patiently helps a shy character feel safe.
真面目 × 恥ずかしがり屋
A responsible character can handle work but becomes bashful around romance.
優しい × 天然
An innocent, kind character may appear especially endearing.
A real person may show a trait only in certain settings, while a fictional character may repeat it in every scene for comedy or storytelling.
Natural Example Sentences About Personality
彼は真面目で責任感があります。
Kare wa majime de sekininkan ga arimasu.
He is responsible and has a strong sense of responsibility.
彼女は誰にでも優しい人です。
Kanojo wa dare ni demo yasashii hito desu.
She is kind to everyone.
私は少し恥ずかしがり屋ですが、慣れるとよく話します。
Watashi wa sukoshi hazukashigariya desu ga, nareru to yoku hanashimasu.
I am a little shy, but I talk a lot once I become comfortable.
彼はよく天然だと言われています。
Kare wa yoku tennen da to iwarete imasu.
People often say he is naturally quirky.
姉は明るくて、優しい性格です。
Ane wa akarukute, yasashii seikaku desu.
My older sister has a cheerful and kind personality.
弟は真面目だけど、少し頑固です。
Otōto wa majime da kedo, sukoshi ganko desu.
My younger brother is responsible but a little stubborn.
彼女の優しいところを尊敬しています。
Kanojo no yasashii tokoro o sonkei shite imasu.
I respect her kind side.
人前では恥ずかしがるけれど、家ではとても明るい。
Hitomae de wa hazukashigaru keredo, ie de wa totemo akarui.
She is shy in public but very cheerful at home.
彼の天然な発言で、みんなが笑った。
Kare no tennen na hatsugen de, minna ga waratta.
Everyone laughed at his unintentionally funny remark.
真面目すぎて、冗談を本気にしてしまうことがある。
Majime sugite, jōdan o honki ni shite shimau koto ga aru.
She is sometimes so serious that she takes jokes literally.
優しすぎて、頼まれると断れない。
Yasashi sugite, tanomareru to kotowarenai.
He is so kind that he cannot refuse when asked for something.
褒められると恥ずかしくなって、目をそらしてしまう。
Homerareru to hazukashiku natte, me o sorashite shimau.
When praised, she becomes embarrassed and looks away.
天然だけど、決して頭が悪いわけではない。
Tennen da kedo, kesshite atama ga warui wake de wa nai.
He is tennen, but that certainly does not mean he is unintelligent.
初対面では大人しく見えるけれど、実は面白い人です。
Shotaimen de wa otonashiku mieru keredo, jitsu wa omoshiroi hito desu.
She seems quiet when you first meet her, but she is actually funny.
父は頑固なところもあるが、家族には優しい。
Chichi wa ganko na tokoro mo aru ga, kazoku ni wa yasashii.
My father has a stubborn side but is kind to his family.
友達からは、マイペースな性格だと言われます。
Tomodachi kara wa, maipēsu na seikaku da to iwaremasu.
My friends say I have a go-at-my-own-pace personality.
彼女は穏やかで、感情的になることが少ない。
Kanojo wa odayaka de, kanjōteki ni naru koto ga sukunai.
She is calm and rarely becomes emotional.
彼は人見知りだけど、親しくなるとよく話す。
Kare wa hitomishiri da kedo, shitashiku naru to yoku hanasu.
He is shy around unfamiliar people but talks a lot once you become close.
性格を一つの言葉だけで決めつけないほうがいい。
Seikaku o hitotsu no kotoba dake de kimetsukenai hō ga ii.
It is better not to define someone’s personality with only one word.
同じ人でも、場所によって見せる性格が違う。
Onaji hito demo, basho ni yotte miseru seikaku ga chigau.
Even the same person may show different sides of their personality depending on the setting.
Common Beginner Mistakes
Mistake 1: Using 恥ずかしい as a Direct Personality Noun
恥ずかしい。
I feel embarrassed/shy.
Personality:
恥ずかしがり屋です。
I am a shy person.
Mistake 2: Saying 優しいな人
○ 優しい人
優しい is an i-adjective and does not use な.
Mistake 3: Saying 真面目人 or 天然人
○ 真面目な人
× 天然人
○ 天然な人
Mistake 4: Assuming Tennen Means Stupid
天然 does not evaluate overall intelligence. It describes unplanned, unexpectedly offbeat behavior or interpretation.
Mistake 5: Translating “Serious” Only as 真面目
Use 深刻 for a grave problem and 真剣 for intense focus. 真面目 often describes responsible attitude or conduct.
Mistake 6: Using Personality Labels Without Evidence
Give a behavior or example whenever possible. This makes the description clearer and less judgmental.
Mistake 7: Treating Fictional Character Types as Diagnoses
Words such as 天然 are informal social labels, not medical or psychological diagnoses.
Mistake 8: Assuming Personality Never Changes by Context
A person may be shy with strangers, cheerful with family, serious at work, and tennen only in certain conversations.
FAQ About Japanese Personality Words
What is the Japanese word for personality?
The general Japanese word for personality is 性格 (seikaku). 人柄 (hitogara) refers more broadly to a person’s character and personal qualities.
How do you ask “What is your personality like?” in Japanese?
You can ask どんな性格ですか or, more personally, 自分ではどんな性格だと思いますか.
How do you say “serious personality” in Japanese?
真面目な性格 means a serious, earnest, and responsible personality.
How do you say “kind personality” in Japanese?
優しい性格 means a kind and gentle personality. 思いやりがある more specifically means thoughtful and considerate.
How do you say “shy personality” in Japanese?
恥ずかしがり屋 means someone who easily becomes shy or embarrassed. 人見知り describes shyness around unfamiliar people, while 照れ屋 describes bashfulness around praise or affection.
What does tennen personality mean?
天然, short for 天然ボケ, describes someone whose sincere words or actions are naturally unexpected, slightly offbeat, or unintentionally funny.
Is majime a compliment?
Usually, yes. It praises responsibility and sincerity. However, 真面目すぎる can imply that someone is too serious or inflexible.
Is yasashii always positive?
Usually, yes. It means kind or gentle. In some contexts, 優しすぎる may imply that a person has difficulty being firm or saying no.
Is tennen a compliment or an insult?
It can be affectionate, teasing, or insulting. It may suggest innocent charm and natural humor, but it may also sound patronizing or dismissive.
Can I say 私は天然です?
It is grammatically possible, but it may sound like self-branding. よく天然だと言われます, meaning “People often tell me I’m tennen,” is more natural.
Can one person be majime and tennen?
Yes. A person can be responsible and serious about duties while occasionally giving unintentionally offbeat answers.
What is the difference between personality and a temporary feeling?
A personality trait is a recurring tendency, such as 真面目 or 優しい. A temporary feeling describes the current state, such as 恥ずかしい. To turn that into a personality description, use a form such as 恥ずかしがり屋.
How do Japanese people describe their own personality modestly?
They may use 少し, describe a specific tendency, or report other people’s impression with ～と言われます.
What are some positive Japanese personality words?
Common positive words include 真面目 (responsible), 優しい (kind), 誠実 (sincere), 明るい (cheerful), 思いやりがある (considerate), and 努力家 (hardworking).
What are some Japanese words for a quiet personality?
Depending on the nuance, use 大人しい (quiet/reserved), 物静か (quiet and composed), 穏やか (calm), or おっとり (mild and unhurried).
Why should I avoid defining someone with one personality word?
Personality changes with context, and each word describes only one tendency or social impression. Examples and softer phrases such as ～ところがある create a more accurate description.
Summary: Japanese Words for Personality
性格 (seikaku) means personality, character, or temperament.
● 真面目
Serious, earnest, and responsible.
Focus: how someone treats duties, rules, promises, and important matters.
● 優しい
Kind, gentle, and caring.
Focus: how someone treats other people without unnecessary harshness.
● 恥ずかしい / 恥ずかしがり屋
恥ずかしい describes an embarrassed, ashamed, or shy feeling.
恥ずかしがり屋 describes a shy personality.
● 天然
Naturally quirky, innocently absent-minded, or unintentionally funny.
Focus: an unexpected gap between sincere behavior and other people’s predictions.
● Important grammar
真面目な人
優しい人
恥ずかしがり屋
天然な人
● Important cultural point
A personality word may be a compliment, a neutral observation, affectionate teasing, or criticism depending on tone, relationship, and context.
Begin with the person’s behavior:
Do they take duties seriously, treat others gently, become self-conscious under attention, or produce unexpected sincere reactions?
Once you identify the behavior, the Japanese word becomes much easier to choose.
Individual Guides in This Series
Meaning, pronunciation, grammar, origin, usage, and differences from 誠実, 勤勉, and 几帳面.
2. What Does 優しい (Yasashii) Mean in Japanese?
Kindness, gentleness, 優しい vs 易しい, and differences from 親切, 思いやり, and 穏やか.
3. What Does 恥ずかしい (Hazukashii) Mean in Japanese?
Embarrassment, shame, shyness, bashfulness, and differences from 照れる, 恥じる, and 気まずい.
4. What Does 天然 (Tennen) Mean in Japanese?
天然ボケ, personality nuance, anime usage, and differences from ドジ, 抜けている, and 不思議ちゃん.
References
- Kotobank: 人柄 — a person’s nature, character, and overall personal qualities.
- Kotobank: 真面目 — seriousness, sincerity, and responsible conduct.
- Kotobank: 優しい — kindness, gentleness, mildness, and considerate treatment.
- Kotobank: 恥ずかしい — embarrassment, shame, self-consciousness, and shyness.
- Kotobank: 天然 — natural, inborn, and the personality meaning derived from 天然ぼけ.