特徴|とくちょうtokuchou[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounfeature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
   毛深けぶかいまゆ毛げが彼かれの顔かおの特徴とくちょうだった。↗

   His bushy brows accented his face.

• Synonym特質とくしつWrittenWritten/formal word for the essential qualities unique to a thing; 「特徴」is about points that stand out in comparison.
• Synonym特性とくせいNeutralNeutral word for properties unique to a thing; common for materials and product performance, as in 「耐熱特性」.
• Synonym特色とくしょくNeutralPoints that differ especially from others, often with a positive nuance; also neutral as in 「地域ごとの特色」. 「特徴」is more neutral and objective.
• Related持ち味もちあじNeutralThe distinctive flavor or merits inherent in a person, work, or food.
• RelatedフィーチャーNeutralLoanword, often used as a verb, meaning to single out and spotlight a person or thing.
• Related特殊性とくしゅせいWrittenWritten/formal, academic-flavored word for the special aspects that set something apart from the general.
• Related特異性とくいせいWrittenWritten/formal, academic word for distinctiveness that is unusual or rare; in medicine, specificity.
• Antonym無特徴NeutralThe opposite of 「特徴」: having no distinguishing features, plain and unremarkable.

Use 「特徴」for points that stand out when comparing things. For positive strengths say 「特色」, for material or product properties 「特性」, and for the natural charm of people or works 「持ち味」.

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1. ある物ものと他ほかの物ものを比くらべたとき目立めだつ点てん。