Translation guide
The general well-being of individuals and societies, often used in medical, economic, and everyday contexts. In Japanese, it is commonly expressed with the borrowed term QOL or native phrases emphasizing richness of life.
quality of life (general)
Most common in medical and policy contexts.
quality of life (richness of life)
To refer to the overall quality of life, especially in formal, medical, or economic contexts.
The most common and direct equivalent, widely used in medical, healthcare, and policy contexts. Often pronounced as キューオーエル.
Treatments that improve patients' quality of life are needed.
The full katakana rendering, sometimes used in titles or explanations but less common than QOL.
To express a sense of a fulfilling, culturally rich, or comfortable lifestyle, often in personal or societal contexts.
Conveys a rich, abundant life, often implying material comfort and cultural fulfillment.
He leads a rich life in the countryside.
Emphasizes a fulfilling, meaningful life, often focusing on personal satisfaction and purpose.
Refers to the richness or abundance of life, often used in discussions about lifestyle and well-being.
To describe the quality of life in terms of physical comfort, convenience, and livability of a place.
To refer to quality of life in the context of balancing work and personal life, often implying reduced stress and more leisure.
The borrowed term for work-life balance, widely understood and used in business and everyday conversation.
The company values its employees' work-life balance.
Leeway or margin in life; implies having enough time, money, and mental space to enjoy life.
While 生活の質 is the direct translation, it sounds formal and is rarely used in everyday conversation. In casual contexts, use phrases like 豊かな生活 or 充実した生活 to convey the idea of a good quality of life.
In medical, nursing, and healthcare fields, QOL (キューオーエル) is the standard term and is widely understood. Using the full phrase クオリティ・オブ・ライフ is less common.
We need to improve the quality of life for the elderly.
She moved to the countryside seeking a better quality of life.
The literal translation, used in formal writing and speeches. Less common in casual conversation.
This policy aims to improve the quality of life of the citizens.
The concept of quality of life is emphasized in the medical field.
I want to lead a fulfilling life through my hobbies.
The richness of life cannot be measured by money alone.
Living environment; used in formal contexts to discuss the conditions affecting daily life.
Improving the living environment is an urgent task.
When you lose your quality of life, stress builds up.