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質
質 (readings: しつ, しち, ち; Japanese kanji) means “quality”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 品質 (quality).
What does 質 mean?
| Kanji | 質 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | quality |
| Readings | しつ, しち, ち |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 質
質 is read しつ or しち or ち depending on the word.
Example words with 質
| Example | 品質 (quality) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14