Translation and Meaning of: 品質 - hinshitsu

The word 「品質」 (hinshitsu) in Japanese refers to the quality of a product or service. This word is composed of two kanji: 「質」 (shitsu), which means "substance" or "nature," and 「品」 (hin), which means "product" or "item." The combination of these kanji suggests the idea of an item or product whose substance or nature is evaluated, that is, its quality.

The origin of the term 「品質」 dates back to the need for evaluation of products and services in a society where trade and production began to expand rapidly. During the Edo period, for example, the quality of products was crucial for the reputation of merchants and artisans. Thus, the notion of quality, or 「品質」, became a central concept in the world of business and manufacturing, remaining relevant to this day.

In the modern context, 「品質」 is a widely used term in various industries, from electronics production to automobile manufacturing, where quality control is essential. This is reflected in terms such as 「品質管理」 (hinshitsu kanri), which means "quality control," and 「品質保証」 (hinshitsu hoshou), which refers to "quality assurance." These terms denote systematized processes to ensure that products meet defined standards, guaranteeing customer satisfaction and product integrity.

In a global scenario, the concepts associated with 「品質」 have become increasingly important as consumers worldwide become more aware and demanding regarding the quality of the products they purchase. Companies that highlight their products with high quality and continuously innovate in production methods often gain a significant competitive advantage. The importance of the term 「品質」 in Japan is also reflected in the extensive use of the kanji 「質」 in various other contexts related to characteristics and properties, such as 「本質」 (honshitsu, essence) and 「性質」 (seishitsu, nature or property).

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Synonyms and similar words

• 質 (shitsu) - quality
• 品位 (hin'i) - Level/Moral quality
• 水準 (suijun) - Standard level
• 品格 (hinkaku) - Character, dignity
• 品性 (hinsei) - Nature, intrinsic character
• 品評 (hinpin) - Quality assessment
• 品行 (hinkou) - Behavior, moral conduct
• 品徳 (hinto) - Virtue, morality of quality

品質

Romaji: hinshitsu
Kana: ひんしつ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: quality

Meaning in English: quality

Definition: Characteristics and properties of a product or service.

Example Sentences - (品質) hinshitsu

See below some example sentences:

この産物はとても高品質です。

Kono sanbutsu wa totemo kouhinshitsu desu

This product is of high quality.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 産物 - noun meaning "product" or "merchandise"
• は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• とても - adverb meaning "very"
• 高品質 - compound noun that means "high quality"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form

この品質は素晴らしいです。

Kono hinshitsu wa subarashii desu

This quality is excellent.

This quality is wonderful.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this"
• 品質 - noun that means "quality"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 素晴らしい - adjective that means "wonderful"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form

この製品は高品質です。

Kono seihin wa kōhinshitsu desu

This product is of high quality.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this"
• 製品 - noun that means "product/manufactured"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "this product"
• 高品質 - compound noun that means "high quality"
• です - the verb "to be" in the polite and formal form

上等な品質の製品を提供します。

Joutou na hinshitsu no seihin wo teikyou shimasu

We provide superior quality products.

Provides high quality products.

• 上等な - superior
• 品質 - quality
• の - of
• 製品 - product
• を - direct object
• 提供します - will provide

価格と品質が釣り合う商品を探しています。

Kakaku to hinshitsu ga tsuriau shouhin wo sagashiteimasu

I'm looking for a product where price and quality are in balance.

I'm looking for a product where price and quality are balanced.

• 価格 - (price)
• と - (e)
• 品質 - (quality)
• が - (subject particle)
• 釣り合う - (balance)
• 商品 - (product)
• を - (direct object particle)
• 探しています - (searching)

加工は製品の品質を向上させるために重要です。

Kakou wa seihin no hinshitsu wo koujou saseru tame ni juuyou desu

Processing is important to improve product quality.

• 加工 - manufacturing or processing process
• は - Topic particle
• 製品 - product
• の - Possessive particle
• 品質 - quality
• を - direct object particle
• 向上 - improvement, enhancement
• させる - causative verb for "to make better"
• ために - for, for the purpose of
• 重要 - important
• です - verb to be, polite form

原料は製品の品質に大きく影響します。

Genryō wa seihin no hinshitsu ni ōkiku eikyō shimasu

The subjects have a significant effect on product quality.

• 原料 - raw material
• は - Topic particle
• 製品 - product
• の - Possession particle
• 品質 - quality
• に - target particle
• 大きく - greatly
• 影響します - influence

本物の品質を持つ製品が欲しいです。

Honmono no hinshitsu wo motsu seihin ga hoshii desu

I want a product with real quality.

• 本物の品質を持つ - genuine quality
• 製品 - product
• 欲しい - wish
• です - Is (verb to be in the present tense)

輸入した商品は品質が高いです。

yūnyū shita shōhin wa hinshitsu ga takai desu

Imported products have high quality.

• 輸入した - verb "to import" conjugated in the past
• 商品 - noun "product"
• は - Topic particle
• 品質 - noun "quality"
• が - subject particle
• 高い - adjective "high" conjugated in the present
• です - verb "to be" conjugated in the present