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Meanings
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Used to describe something in terms of quality rather than quantity. Often contrasted with 量的 (quantitative).
In this research, qualitative analysis is important.
We should pay attention not only to quantitative changes but also to qualitative changes.
Usage patterns
- 質的な〈事〉a qualitative ~ (change, difference, etc.)
Over the past two years, there has been a qualitative change in the company's culture.
- 質的に〈形容詞〉qualitatively ~ (different, superior, etc.)
The two products differ greatly in quality.
- 〈物〉の質的向上qualitative improvement of ~
The government is aiming for a qualitative improvement in education.