固有 (こゆう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

固有 (こゆう) means characteristic / inherent / unique.

See example sentences below.

固有 at a glance

固有

こゆうkoyuu

N1adj

characteristic / inherent / unique

固有こゆうkoyuuN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

characteristic / inherent / unique

Example 1

この花は日本に固有の種類です。

Translation

This flower is a species unique to Japan.

Example 2

彼の話し方には固有の癖がある。

Translation

He has a peculiar habit in his way of speaking.