(こうきのう)

こうきのう
noun, na-adjective
high-performance; sophisticated; advanced
1. high-performance; high-functionality; sophisticated; advanced
Having many functions or superior capabilities. Used to describe products, devices, software, or materials that offer advanced features beyond basic models.
高機能(こうきのう)なスマートフォンが()しい。
I want a high-performance smartphone.
この素材(そざい)高機能(こうきのう)軽量(けいりょう)だ。
This material is high-performance and lightweight.
高機能(こうきのう)家電(かでん)便利(べんり)だが、使(つか)いこなすのに時間(じかん)がかかることもある。
High-tech appliances are convenient, but it can take time to master them.

USAGE:
Used as a prefix or adjective-like modifier with な. Very common in product descriptions, technology reviews, and advertising. Often contrasted with 低機能(ていきのう) (low-function) or 多機能(たきのう) (multi-function).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 高機能(こうきのう)素材(そざい) (high-performance material)
  • 高機能(こうきのう)家電(かでん) (high-tech home appliances)
  • 高機能(こうきのう)製品(せいひん) (sophisticated product)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 多機能(たきのう): multi-functional — emphasizes having many functions, while 高機能(こうきのう) emphasizes the quality or level of functionality