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VocabJLPT N1

characteristic

の-Adjectiveな-Adjective

Definitions

1. characteristic
2. traditional

A な adjective and noun meaning unique, inherent, or characteristic to a particular thing or group. It describes something that belongs exclusively to or is a defining feature of something, as in 「日本固有の文化」meaning "culture unique to Japan."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come evening, the wind unique to this town turns suddenly cold.

Sentence 2

My boss said flatly, "We tackle issues specific to the department first."

Sentence 3

She stood firm, saying, "This is the way we do things."

Sentence 4

Still, the baggage that's specific to an organization doesn't just disappear, does it?

Sentence 5

On top of that, accounting practices unique to the company came under scrutiny.