How to say 'Quality' in Japanese | 質

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The Japanese word for Quality is 'Shitsu', written as 質 in Japanese.'Quality' in hiragana is しつ.

word

質

Meaning

Quality

Reading

しつ

shitsu

Kanji

質Quality

Explanation

The Japanese noun '質 (しつ)' primarily means 'quality'. It refers to the standard or grade of something, such as the quality of a product, material, or even abstract concepts like the quality of life. For example: This product has high quality「この製品は質が高い」(このせいひんはしつがたかい). The quality of this fabric is excellent「この生地の質は素晴らしい」(このきじのしつはすばらしい). Additionally, '質' can also refer to the nature or character of a person, as in '彼の質は優しい (かれのしつはやさしい) (His nature is gentle).' However, this usage is less common and context-dependent.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2853

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 質

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

質

Meaning

Quality

Words Related to 質 Through the Kanji 質

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 質 as well.

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質問

Meaning

Question

word

物質

Meaning

Matter, Substance

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性質

Meaning

Nature, Property

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本質

Meaning

Essence

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悪質

Meaning

Poor quality, Malicious

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実質

Meaning

Substance

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品質

Meaning

Quality

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体質

Meaning

Constitution

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'Shitsu' means 'Quality' .

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