良質

りょうしつ

good quality, superior quality

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 良質 (りょうしつ) means "good quality" or "superior quality." It is often used to describe materials, products, services, or intangible things like sleep or information that are of high standard or excellent condition.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see 良質 used in formal or business contexts, such as product descriptions, customer service, or health-related advice. It emphasizes the high standard or reliability of something.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 良質な素材 (りょうしつなそざい): good quality materials
  • 良質なサービス (りょうしつなサービス): superior quality service
  • 良質な睡眠 (りょうしつなすいみん): good quality sleep

These collocations highlight the adjective usage of 良質 to qualify nouns.

Nuances and Tips

Using 良質 implies a positive evaluation and often a comparison to average or poor quality. It is more formal and objective than casual words like いい or すごい. Avoid confusing 良質 with 良好 (りょうこう), which means "favorable" or "good condition" but is more general and less about quality.

When you want to emphasize the excellence or superiority of something, 良質 is a precise and appropriate choice.

Example Sentences

このせいひんはりょうしつなそざいをつかっているので、ながもちします。

This product uses good quality materials, so it lasts a long time.

りょうしつなサービスをていきょうすることが、かいしゃのしんらいをたかめる。

Providing superior quality service enhances the company's trust.

りょうしつなすいみんをとることはけんこうにとってひじょうにじゅうようです。

Getting good quality sleep is extremely important for health.