1.
realistic, practical
Based on what is practical or achievable rather than idealistic.
現実的な考え。
A realistic idea.
もっと現実的に考えましょう。
Let's think more realistically.
それは現実的な目標ではない。
That's not a realistic goal.
現実的な解決策を提案してください。
Please propose a realistic solution.
夢も大切ですが、現実的な計画を立てないと成功しません。
Dreams are important too, but you won't succeed without making a realistic plan.
現実的 is a na-adjective meaning "realistic" or "practical," describing what is achievable in reality.
ETYMOLOGY:
現実 (reality) + 的 (-ish, -like).
FORMS:
- Na-adjective: 現実的な目標 (realistic goal)
- Adverb: 現実的に (realistically)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 現実的な計画: realistic plan
- 現実的な解決策: practical solution
- 現実的に考える: to think realistically
- 現実的な選択: realistic choice
CONTRAST:
- 現実的: realistic (achievable)
- 理想的: ideal (perfect but may be unrealistic)
- 非現実的: unrealistic
USAGE CONTEXT:
Common in business planning, problem-solving, and discussions about goals and expectations.
Related Words
Contrast:
理想的 (ideal)