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What is the Kanji for 'Quality'? | 質

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Quality', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Quality' is 質.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

    Reading

    onyomiしち

    shichi

    しつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Shellfish Axe, Catty

    Example Word

    本質: essence. The Japanese noun '本質 (ほんしつ)' refers to the fundamental nature or core quality of something. It is used to describe the intrinsic characteristics that define an object, concept, or phenomenon. For example: the essence of happiness「幸せの本質」(しあわせのほんしつ). Understanding the essence of the problem is crucial「問題の本質を理解することが重要だ」(もんだいのほんしつをりかいすることがじゅうようだ). This word is often used in philosophical or analytical contexts to emphasize the underlying truth or reality of a subject.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    342

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Axe, Catty

Words Using

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    質問

    Meaning

    Question

    word

    物質

    Meaning

    Matter, Substance

    word

    性質

    Meaning

    Nature, Property

    word

    本質

    Meaning

    Essence

    word

    悪質

    Meaning

    Poor quality, Malicious

    word

    Meaning

    Quality

    word

    実質

    Meaning

    Substance

    word

    品質

    Meaning

    Quality

    word

    体質

    Meaning

    Constitution

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expense

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 斤 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    New

    kanji

    Meaning

    Near

    kanji

    Meaning

    Place

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pray

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chop, Analyze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expel, Reject

    kanji

    Meaning

    Artisan, Craftsman

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slice

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 質 mean?

質 means 'Quality'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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