- 1. [n] resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
Kanji in this word
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甲
armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapaceOn: コウ (kou)、 カン (kan)Kun: きのえ (kinoe)
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斐
beautiful, patternedOn: ヒ (hi)、 イ (i)
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性
sex, gender, natureOn: セイ (sei)、 ショウ (shou)Kun: さが (saga)
Example Sentences
うちの亭主は甲斐性がない。
My husband isn't quite the provider he should be.