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quality in Japanese

quality in Japanese is 上質, 良質, 高級 — quality means the overall standard or excellence of something, as opposed to how much of it there is.

quality in Japanese

上質
adj
Pronounced: jōshitsu
(occasionally, proscribed) (attributive) Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.
良質
adj
Pronounced: ryōshitsu
(occasionally, proscribed) (attributive) Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.
高級
adj
Pronounced: kōkyuu
(occasionally, proscribed) (attributive) Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.
品質
noun
Pronounced: hinshitsu
(uncountable) Level of excellence.
質
noun
Pronounced: shitsu
(uncountable) Level of excellence.
性質
noun
Pronounced: seishitsu
(countable) Something that differentiates a thing or person.
品質
noun
Pronounced: hinshitsu
(countable) Something that differentiates a thing or person.
品
noun
Pronounced: shina
(archaic) High social position. (See also the quality.)

What does "quality" mean?

  1. noun The overall standard or excellence of something, as opposed to how much of it there is.
    "The restaurant is known for the quality of its ingredients, not the size of its portions."
  2. noun A particular characteristic or trait.
    "Patience is one of her best qualities."
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quality in a sentence

  • The restaurant is known for the quality of its ingredients, not the size of its portions.
  • I would rather buy one item of good quality than three cheap ones.
  • Patience is one of her best qualities.
  • The wood has a warm, grainy quality that suits the design.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quality" in Japanese?
"quality" in Japanese is 上質, 良質, 高級. quality means: The overall standard or excellence of something, as opposed to how much of it there is.
How do you pronounce 上質?
"quality" in Japanese is 上質, pronounced "jōshitsu".
How do you use "quality" in a sentence?
Example: "The restaurant is known for the quality of its ingredients, not the size of its portions." In Japanese, "quality" is 上質, 良質, 高級.
Are there other ways to say "quality" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "quality": 上質, 良質, 高級, 品質, 質, 性質.
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