Japanese word

性能

Pronunciation

Romajiseinō

Meaning

  • nounperformance

Example

このスマホは性能がいいです。ko no su ma ho wa sei nō ga i i de su

This smartphone has good performance.

Illustration for 性能 (performance)

More examples

二つのスマートフォンの性能を比べます。futa tsu no su mā to fo n no sei nō o kura be ma su

I compare the performance of two smartphones.

Core concept

Shows the level of capability a thing demonstrates when it is used for its intended purpose.

Common phrases

  • 性能がいいsei nō ga i i

    have good performance

  • 性能が高いsei nō ga taka i

    have high performance

  • 性能を比べるsei nō o kura be ru

    compare performance

Similar words

機能kinō: A feature or operation that a device or system provides.
能力nōryoku: The power to perform a task or produce a result.
効率kōritsu: The degree to which a task is completed with little wasted time, energy, or material.

Definition in Japanese

物や機器などが、目的にかなって発揮する働きの程度。mono ya ki ki na do ga moku teki ni ka na tte hak ki su ru hatara ki no tei do

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 性能 (seinō) joins 性 (sei, "nature") with 能 (nō, "ability") to express the ability belonging to a thing.

Usage tips

  • Product discussions use 性能 (seinō) for different qualities such as speed, image quality, or fuel use, depending on what the product does.

Other meanings

  • capabilitynoun
  • efficiencynoun

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