良質|りょうしつryoushitsu[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Definitions
  1. na-adjective, no-adjectivegood quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
    このテーブルは良質りょうしつのオーク材ざいでできている。↗
    This table is made of good oak.
Conjugation
Plain form良質(りょうしつ)
Polite (desu)良質です(りょうしつです)
Negative (dewa nai)良質ではない(りょうしつではない)
polite (dewa arimasen)良質ではありません(りょうしつではありません)
Past (datta)良質だった(りょうしつだった)
Past negative (dewa nakatta)良質ではなかった(りょうしつではなかった)
Te form (de)良質で(りょうしつで)
Adverbial (ni)良質に(りょうしつに)
Conditional (nara)良質なら(りょうしつなら)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym上等じょうとうNeutralRefers to high grade or first-class quality, as in 「上等な肉」; the colloquial 「上等だ」 also means 'bring it on'. 「良質」 states more objectively that quality is fine.
  • Synonym優良ゆうりょうWrittenWritten word for superior to others, common in ratings such as 「優良企業」「優良ドライバー」. 「良質」 stresses that the intrinsic quality itself is good.
  • Synonym良好りょうこうNeutralSays a state, result or grade is good, as in 「経過良好」「関係良好」. 「良質」 evaluates quality or nature, as in 「良質な水」「良質なサービス」.
  • Synonym精良せいりょうWrittenWritten word for finely made excellence, describing equipment, products or even rice. 「良質」 is more common and focuses on fine texture or quality.
  • Synonym佳良かりょうWrittenRare written word meaning good or favorable, seen mostly in ratings or assessments. In everyday speech, use 「良質」 to say quality is good.
  • Related秀逸しゅういつWrittenWritten word praising works or ideas as outstanding, used in evaluating creative work. 「良質」 simply says the quality is good, without stressing superiority.
  • Related出色しゅっしょくWrittenRare written word for standing out markedly among one's kind, mostly for people or works. 「良質」 only says quality is good, with no sense of being exceptional.
  • Related良いよいNeutralThe most basic adjective for 'good', covering quality, condition, character and more. 「良質」 is limited to good quality or nature.
  • Related素晴らしいすばらしいNeutralExpresses enthusiastic, subjective admiration for something wonderful. 「良質」 is a calmer, more objective verdict on quality.
  • Related上々じょうじょうNeutralSays a result or state is first-rate, as in 「上々の出来」「滑り出しは上々」. 「良質」 judges quality and is not used for how things are going.
  • Related見事みごとNeutralPraises splendid skill or results, and can also mean 'utter', as in total defeat. 「良質」 only says quality is good, without admiration.
  • Related立派りっぱNeutralDescribes an imposing appearance or admirable character or conduct, as in 「立派な家」. 「良質」 says only that quality is good, nothing about grandeur.
  • Related優秀ゆうしゅうNeutralFor outstanding grades or ability; fits people, and also products, performance or works. 「良質」 centers on fine materials or texture.
  • RelatedいいCasualColloquial all-purpose adjective for 'good'. 「良質」 leans written and is specific to quality, as in 「良質な睡眠」.
  • Related極上ごくじょうNeutralMeans the very top grade, as in 「極上の肉」, stressing the pinnacle of quality. 「良質」 just says quality is good, without claiming it is the best.
  • Related優れたすぐれたNeutralAttributive form for surpassing others, as in 「優れた技術」. 「良質」 only says quality is good, without stressing comparison.
  • Antonym粗悪そあくNeutralAntonym for coarse, shoddy quality or workmanship, as in 「粗悪品」「粗悪な原料」; opposed to 「良質」 on the point of quality.
  • Antonym劣質WrittenWritten antonym meaning poor quality, directly opposite to 「良質」; mostly seen in writing, while speech usually says 「質が悪い」.

Use 「良質」 for good quality or nature, as in 「良質なタンパク質」 or 「良質な睡眠」. For the very top grade say 「極上」, for a good state or result 「良好」, for outstanding grades or ability 「優秀」; the direct opposite is 「粗悪」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 品質ひんしつや性質せいしつがよいこと。
  2. 品質ひんしつや性質せいしつがよいさま。
Kanji in this word
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