noun
Refers to a person's refined character, elegance, or moral standing. Often used in phrases like 品位を保つ or 品位を落とす.
彼女はどんな状況でも品位を失わない。
She never loses her dignity in any situation.
その発言は政治家としての品位を疑
That remark casts doubt on his dignity as a politician.
noun
Used for the purity or quality of metals, especially gold. カラット (karat) is a specific unit, but 品位 can refer to the general fineness.
この金貨の品位は24金です。
The fineness of this gold coin is 24 karat.
品位の高い金は柔らかい。
High-purity gold is soft.