(こうせいのう)

こうせいのう
noun, adjective-no
high performance, high-spec
1. high performance, high-spec, high-powered
Having superior capabilities or functionality. Used to describe machines, devices, materials, and other products that perform at a high level.
高性能(こうせいのう)なパソコンが()しい。
I want a high-performance computer.
この高性能(こうせいのう)カメラは(くら)場所(ばしょ)でもきれいに()れる。
This high-performance camera can take clear photos even in dark places.
高性能(こうせいのう)半導体(はんどうたい)開発(かいはつ)世界中(せかいじゅう)(すす)んでいる。
Development of high-performance semiconductors is advancing around the world.

高性能(こうせいのう) is composed of (こう) (high) + 性能(せいのう) (performance, capability).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 高性能(こうせいのう)パソコン: high-performance PC
  • 高性能(こうせいのう)エンジン: high-performance engine
  • 高性能(こうせいのう)半導体(はんどうたい): high-performance semiconductor
  • 高性能(こうせいのう)素材(そざい): high-performance material

RELATED WORDS:

  • 低性能(ていせいのう): low-performance
  • 高機能(こうきのう): high-functionality, feature-rich
  • 高品質(こうひんしつ): high-quality

USAGE: Used as a modifier with な or as a prefix directly before nouns. Common in product descriptions, technology articles, and advertising.