(せいのう)

せいのう
noun
performance, capability
1. performance, capability
The ability or capacity of a machine, device, or system to perform its functions; technical specifications.
この(くるま)燃費(ねんぴ)性能(せいのう)()い。
This car has good fuel efficiency.
燃費性能 = fuel economy performance
(あたら)しいパソコンは性能(せいのう)格段(かくだん)()がった。
The new computer's performance has improved dramatically.
性能(せいのう)比較(ひかく)をしてから購入(こうにゅう)()めた。
I decided to purchase after comparing the specifications.

性能(せいのう) refers to the technical performance or capabilities of machines, devices, and systems. It's commonly used when discussing electronics, vehicles, and equipment.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • (こう)性能(せいのう): high-performance
  • 性能(せいのう)比較(ひかく): performance comparison
  • 性能(せいのう)評価(ひょうか): performance evaluation
  • 燃費(ねんぴ)性能(せいのう): fuel efficiency

TYPES OF PERFORMANCE:

  • 処理(しょり)性能(せいのう): processing performance
  • 走行(そうこう)性能(せいのう): driving performance
  • 耐久(たいきゅう)性能(せいのう): durability

SYNONYM:

  • スペック: specifications (loanword from 'spec')