生まれつき・生まれ付き|うまれつきumaretsuki[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Which spelling to use
生まれつき生まれつき, written with mixed kanji and kana, is the most common form and the recommended choice for beginners.
生まれ付き生まれ付き, also written with mixed kanji and kana, is rarely used; learners will seldom need to choose this spelling.
Definitions
  1. adverb, no-adjectiveby nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate
    この生うまれつきのあざに悩なやんでいます。↗
    I'm troubled by this birth-mark.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym根っからねっからCasualColloquial for 'through and through, at heart' — born to be a certain way; 「生まれつき」 is the more neutral term.
  • Synonym生まれながらうまれながらNeutralSynonymous with 「生まれつき」 but more dignified and slightly bookish; common in phrases like 「生まれながらの天才」.
  • Synonym生得せいとくWrittenA written, formal word for what is innate — one's inborn nature or disposition; 「生まれつき」 is the more colloquial everyday choice.
  • Related元来がんらいNeutralMeans 'originally, essentially', stressing a thing's basic nature; 「生まれつき」 stresses having a trait from birth.
  • Related根からねからCasualColloquial: 'from the very root', often used with a negative; 「生まれつき」 is about being born with something.
  • Antonym後天的こうてんてきWrittenWritten/formal term for traits acquired or learned after birth rather than innate — the direct opposite of 「生まれつき」.

For traits one is born with, use 「生まれつき」, as in 「生まれつき体が弱い」. Prefer 「生まれながら」 for a more dignified tone, 「根っから」 for 'at heart', 「元来」 for 'originally, essentially', and 「後天的」 for traits acquired after birth.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 生うまれた時点じてん。
  2. 生うまれた時ときから備そなわっていること。生得的しょうとくてきなこと。またそのような能力のうりょくや性質せいしつ。
  3. 生うまれた時ときから。生来せいらい。
  4. 「うまれつく」の連用形れんようけい。
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