解像度
Meanings
resolution (of a display, printer, scanner, etc.)
Technical term for pixel density or output quality of imaging devices. Commonly used with numbers and units like dpi or megapixels.
This monitor has a high resolution.
I set the printer resolution to 600 dpi.
degree of understanding; how well one understands
Colloquial, figurative extension of the technical term. Used to describe the clarity or depth of one's comprehension of a person, concept, or situation.
His explanation had low resolution, so I couldn't really understand what he wanted to say.
We need a discussion with higher resolution (more clarity).
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の解像度が高い(a device/image) has high resolution
This camera has high resolution, so the photos are very sharp.
- 〈事〉に対する解像度が高いto have a clear, detailed understanding of something
He has a very clear understanding of this industry, and his explanations are very concrete.
- 解像度を上げるto increase the resolution (of a device or image)
If you raise the resolution in the settings, the screen becomes clearer.
- 解像度が粗いthe resolution is coarse/rough (low quality)
The resolution of the scanned image is coarse, making the text hard to read.