しつ

Quality, nature, character

N3noun·shitsu

How to remember it

As in 高品質 (high quality)—think fine "sheets" of quality fabric.

Example sentences

  • この店の商品は質が高い。

    このみせのしょうひんはしつがたかい。

    The goods in this shop are high quality.

  • 彼は質の良い仕事をする。

    かれはしつのよいしごとをする。

    He does high-quality work.

Usage

Often in 質がいい/悪い (good/bad quality); distinct from 性質 (inherent nature).

Related words

品質性質高品質質問

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