(たいきゅうせい)

たいきゅうせい
noun
durability; endurance; longevity
1. durability; endurance; longevity
The quality of being able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over an extended period. Commonly used in product reviews, manufacturing, and construction contexts.
この素材(そざい)耐久性(たいきゅうせい)(たか)い。
This material has high durability.
耐久性(たいきゅうせい)(すぐ)れた製品(せいひん)(えら)びたい。
I want to choose a product with excellent durability.
この建物(たてもの)耐久性(たいきゅうせい)考慮(こうりょ)して設計(せっけい)されている。
This building was designed with durability in mind.

The quality of being able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time. Formed from 耐久(たいきゅう) (endurance) + (せい) (quality/property). Commonly used in product reviews, manufacturing, and construction contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 耐久性(たいきゅうせい)(たか)い: high durability
  • 耐久性(たいきゅうせい)(すぐ)れる: to excel in durability
  • 耐久性(たいきゅうせい)がある: to be durable
  • 耐久性(たいきゅうせい)(たか)める: to increase durability
  • 耐久性(たいきゅうせい)テスト: durability test

RELATED TERMS:

  • 耐久(たいきゅう): endurance — the base noun without the property suffix
  • 丈夫(じょうぶ): sturdy, strong — describes the quality of being tough in everyday language
  • 頑丈(がんじょう): robust, solidly built — emphasizes physical sturdiness