A compound of 品質 (quality) and 保証 (guarantee/assurance). Used extensively in manufacturing, business, and product contexts. In corporate settings, often abbreviated as QA. Japan's manufacturing culture places great emphasis on quality assurance processes.
Common collocations
- 品質保証部門: quality assurance department
- 品質保証体制: quality assurance system
- 品質保証書: certificate of quality
Similar words
- 品質管理 — quality control (QC); focuses on inspection and control processes
- 保証書 — warranty certificate; a document guaranteeing a product
- 品質検査 — quality inspection; the testing stage specifically