Japanese word

良質

Pronunciation

Romajiryōshitsu

Meaning

  • na-adjectivehigh quality

Example

この商品は良質です。ko no shō hin wa ryō shitsu de su

This product is high quality.

Illustration for 良質 (high quality)

More examples

この店では、良質な原料を使っています。ko no mise de wa ryō shitsu na gen ryō o tsuka tte i ma su

This store uses high-quality ingredients.

Core concept

Describes something whose qualities are notably good and dependable rather than merely acceptable.

Common phrases

  • 良質な情報ryō shitsu na jō hō

    high-quality information

  • 良質な製品ryō shitsu na sei hin

    high-quality products

Similar words

高品質kōhinshitsu: Meeting a high standard of quality in a clear and measurable way.
上質jōshitsu: Having a high standard of quality, especially in materials, products, or food.
上等jōtō: Being of a superior grade, often referring to products, materials, or food.

Definition in Japanese

品物や材料などの品質が高く、すぐれているさま。shina mono ya zai ryō na do no hin shitsu ga taka ku su gu re te i ru sa ma

Word origin

良 (ryō, "good") combines with 質 (shitsu, "quality") to form 良質 (ryōshitsu), meaning "good quality."

Usage tips

  • 良質な素材 (ryōshitsu na sozai) is a common formal phrase for high-quality material, and 良質な (ryōshitsu na) comes before the noun it describes.

Opposites

  • 粗悪soakupoor qualityna-adjective

Related words

  • 良質化ryōshitsukaquality improvementnoun

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