品質
品質 refers to the standard or level of excellence of a product or service. In a business context, it specifically describes how well a product meets its design specifications and satisfies the customer's requirements.
Examples
3 of 5このカメラの品質はとてもいいです。
The quality of this camera is very good.
弊社は常に品質の向上に努めております。
Our company is always striving to improve quality.
このバッグ、安いけど品質がいいね。
This bag is cheap, but the quality is good, isn't it?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the first kanji '品' (hin), which looks like three boxes representing goods/products. The second kanji '質' (shitsu) means nature or quality. Together: the nature of the products.
Quick Quiz
この製品は____が良いので、世界中で人気があります。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 品質
Examples
このカメラの品質はとてもいいです。
everydayThe quality of this camera is very good.
弊社は常に品質の向上に努めております。
formalOur company is always striving to improve quality.
このバッグ、安いけど品質がいいね。
informalThis bag is cheap, but the quality is good, isn't it?
製品の品質管理に関する研究が行われている。
academicResearch regarding product quality control is being conducted.
納品前に品質チェックを忘れないでください。
businessPlease do not forget the quality check before delivery.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
品質第一
Quality first
品質基準
Quality standards
品質表示
Labeling of quality
Often Confused With
Seino refers specifically to the 'performance' or technical capability of a machine, whereas Hinshitsu is the overall 'quality' of the build or service.
Shitsu is a general term for 'quality' or 'nature', while Hinshitsu is specifically used for the quality of commercial 'goods' (hin).
Usage Notes
品質 is most commonly used in manufacturing and business to discuss product standards. While 'shitsu' can be used for abstract concepts, 'hinshitsu' is specifically for items (goods).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 品質 to describe a person's character or the quality of a relationship; however, it should only be used for products or professional services.
Memory Tip
Think of the first kanji '品' (hin), which looks like three boxes representing goods/products. The second kanji '質' (shitsu) means nature or quality. Together: the nature of the products.
Word Origin
Derived from Sinitic roots: 品 (item/rank) and 質 (substance/nature/quality).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The concept of high quality (Monozukuri) is a fundamental pillar of Japanese corporate culture and global reputation.
Quick Quiz
この製品は____が良いので、世界中で人気があります。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 品質
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