The word 人格 is formed by combining the concept of a "person" (人) with the idea of an "inherent standard, pattern, or frame" (格). This fusion conceptualizes a person's essential moral and psychological qualities, their character, dignity, and integrity, as an internal framework or benchmark that defines their individual nature. It frames the essence of personhood not just as physical existence, but as a structured set of ethical and personal standards inherent to an individual.