効率的
kōritsuteki
Efficient in Japanese is 効率的 (kōritsuteki).
効率的 is used to describe making good use of resources.
Meaning: making good use of resources (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 効率的 focuses on resource efficiency, the formal term 能率的 is used when you want to convey that something is both efficient and productive. Additionally, the loanword スムーズ is used to describe processes that are smooth or effortless.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 効率的 to modify a noun directly, add な (na) after the word to form 効率的な.
How do you pronounce it?
kōritsuteki
Did you know?
- In a Japanese business setting, describing a person as 効率的 (kōritsuteki) can sometimes feel cold or clinical, as if you are describing a machine rather than a human being.
- The character 効 in 効率的 is the same character found in the word for 'medicine' or 'effect', linking the idea of 'efficiency' to the concept of 'efficacy'.
- The kanji 率 in 効率的 literally means 'rate' or 'proportion', and is the same character used in 効率 to describe the ratio of input to output.
Examples in context
- 電卓は、そろばんよりも効率的だよ。A calculator is more efficient than an abacus.This sentence is useful for comparing the efficiency of a calculator to an abacus using 効率的.Tatoeba #9741338 by small_snow, translation #1539599 by madhatter5
- やっぱりデスクトップの方が効率的。Of course desktops are more efficient.This sentence shows how to express that desktops are more efficient using 効率的.Tatoeba #11052799 by small_snow, translation #13960377 by justpeachy
- 室内干しの場合は、乾燥機や除湿器を利用すると効率的です。Using a dryer or dehumidifier makes the process of drying clothes indoors more efficient.This sentence demonstrates using 効率的 to describe the efficiency of drying clothes indoors.Tatoeba #13146791 by Gardenia, translation #13237094 by Lumi
- このプロジェクトは能率的に進んでいます。This project is progressing efficiently.
- このテクニックは時間の有効活用に役立ちます。This technique helps make efficient use of time.
- 彼は仕事が早くて助かる。He is efficient at work, which is helpful.
- このアプリはとても便利で効率的です。This app is very convenient and efficient.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are discussing their study methods.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔くんは、どうやって勉強しているの？Hiroto-kun wa, dou yatte benkyou shite iru no?Hiroto, how are you studying?
- 大翔 Hiroto時間を決めてやるのが一番効率的だと思うよ。Jikan o kimete yaru no ga ichiban kouritsuteki da to omou yo.I think setting a specific time is the most efficient way.
- 美咲 Misakiなるほど。私もそれを試してみるね。Naruhodo. Watashi mo sore o tameshite miru ne.I see. I'll try that too.
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、ぜひやってみて！Un, zehi yatte mite!Yeah, definitely give it a try!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
