生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)

せいかつのしつ
noun
quality of life
1. quality of life; QOL
The overall standard of well-being, comfort, and satisfaction in a person's daily life. Commonly used in medical, social welfare, and policy contexts.
生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)を向上(こうじょう)させたい。
I want to improve my quality of life.
この治療(ちりょう)は患者(かんじゃ)の生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)を大(おお)きく改善(かいぜん)する。
This treatment greatly improves the patient's quality of life.
高齢者(こうれいしゃ)の生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)を維持(いじ)するためには、地域(ちいき)の支援(しえん)が欠(か)かせない。
Community support is essential for maintaining the quality of life of the elderly.

USAGE:
Often abbreviated as QOL (キューオーエル) in medical and welfare contexts. Frequently discussed in relation to healthcare, aging, disability support, and urban planning. The English abbreviation QOL is widely understood in Japanese professional settings.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)を高(たか)める (to enhance quality of life)
  • 生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)の向上(こうじょう) (improvement in quality of life)
  • 生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)を維持(いじ)する (to maintain quality of life)
  • 生活(せいかつ)の質(しつ)が低下(ていか)する (quality of life declines)
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