How to Say ‘Efficient’ in Japanese
効率的な
こうりつてきな
💬 Usage Tip: Adjective meaning something is effective.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Efficiency is highly valued in the workplace.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
効率こうりつ
[kouritsu]
Efficient
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort.
効率的な方法をキャリアイベントで学びました。
I learned an efficient method at the career event.
的てき
[teki]
Like
Used to form adjectives meaning 'having the quality of'.
新しいデザインは効率的です。
The new design is efficient.
なな
[na]
Na-adjective
Japanese adjectives that take a na when directly modifying nouns.
効率的なシステムを作りました。
I made an efficient system.
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