スペック
すぺっく
noun
specs, specifications
1.
specifications, specs
The technical specifications or performance characteristics of a product, machine, or system. Commonly used for electronics, cars, and computers.
スペックを比較する。
To compare the specs.
このパソコンはスペックが高い。
This computer has high specs.
新しいスマホを買う前にスペックをしっかり確認した方がいい。
You should carefully check the specs before buying a new smartphone.
2.
personal attributes, qualities
A person's desirable qualities such as income, education, appearance, or abilities. Often used in the context of dating and marriage prospects. Informal and somewhat objectifying.
彼はハイスペックだ。
He has impressive qualities.
スペックだけで相手を選ぶのはよくない。
It's not good to choose a partner based on specs alone.
婚活サイトではスペックを気にする人が多い。
On marriage-hunting sites, many people care about a person's specs.
USAGE:
From English 'spec(ification).' In Japanese, sense 2 (personal attributes) is a distinctive extension not found in English. Using スペック to describe people is informal and can sound objectifying.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ハイスペック: high-spec, high-quality (for products or people)
- ロースペック: low-spec
- スペック表: spec sheet
- 要求スペック: required specifications
- スペックが高い／低い: high/low specs