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甲斐性

Readings

Kana: かいしょう、かいしょ
Romaji: kaishō, kaisho
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 カン、 きのえ
Meanings: armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace
Readings: ヒ、 イ
Meanings: beautiful, patterned
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 さが
Meanings: sex, gender, nature

Example Sentences

うちの亭主(ていしゅ)甲斐性(かいしょう)がない。
➥My husband isn't quite the provider he should be.
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甲斐性(かいしょう)のない(おっと)愛想(あいそ)()かして。
➥Because of disaffection with her good-for-nothing husband.
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