noun
soil; soil quality
Refers to the nature or properties of soil, especially in civil engineering, agriculture, or geology. Often used in compound terms like 土質調査 (soil investigation) or 土質改良 (soil improvement).
この地域の土質は農業に適している。
The soil quality in this area is suitable for agriculture.
建設前に土質調査を行った。
We conducted a soil investigation before construction.