Translation of Japanese word "効率的" to English
効率的
こうりつてき
[kourisuteki]
IPA: /kourisuteki/
Meaning
AdjectiveMaking good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
How to use
効率的 (kouritsuteki) — 'efficient'. な-adjective. 効率的な作業 — efficient work/operation. 効率 (kouritsu) — efficiency.
🇬🇧 English
efficient
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 効率的
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こうりつてき
Romaji Transcription: kourisuteki
Example Sentences
効率的には、仕事を早く終わることができます。
こうりつてきなのは、しごとをはやくおわることができます。
Efficiently, you can finish work quickly.
効率的には、資源を節約することができます。
こうりつてきなのは、しようをせつやくすることができます。
Efficiently, you can save resources.
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The Japanese word "効率的" means "efficient" in English.
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The word "効率的" is read as "こうりつてき" (kourisuteki). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Expresses an efficient method.".
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