異性

This is the 4904th most frequent Japanese word.

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異性

The opposite sex.


In this sentence, '異性' indicates individuals of the opposite sex relative to the speaker. It is used to emphasize gender in social contexts.

異性の友達と会話を楽しむことは重要です。

Enjoying conversations with friends of the opposite sex is important.


Here, '異性' refers to members of the opposite sex in terms of interpersonal behavior.

彼女は異性に対していつも礼儀正しいです。

She is always polite towards the opposite sex.


In this context, '異性' is used to denote interaction skills with the opposite sex in personal development.

異性との付き合い方を学ぶことは成長の一環です。

Learning how to interact with people of the opposite sex is a part of growing up.