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image quality; picture quality; resolution quality
The quality or clarity of an image, photograph, or video. Composed of 画 (image, picture) + 質 (quality). Commonly used when discussing cameras, displays, video streaming, and digital media.
このカメラは画質がいい。
This camera has good image quality.
画質を上げると、データ容量も大きくなる。
When you increase the image quality, the file size also gets larger.
動画の画質が悪くて、字幕が読めなかった。
The video quality was so poor that I couldn't read the subtitles.
USAGE:
画質 is an everyday term in the digital age, frequently seen in product reviews, streaming service settings, and camera specifications. It covers both still images and video.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 高画質 (high image quality — HD, 4K, etc.)
- 低画質 (low image quality)
- 画質がいい/わるい (good/bad image quality)
- 画質設定 (image quality settings)
- 画質を調整する (to adjust image quality)