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productivity
The effectiveness of productive effort; the rate of output per unit of input.
生産性 is formed from 生産 (production) + 性 (quality/nature). A key concept in economics, business, and workplace discussions.
Common collocations
- 労働生産性: labor productivity
- 生産性を向上させる: to improve productivity
- 生産性を上げる: to raise productivity
- 生産性が高い/低い: high/low productivity
Usage
Frequently appears in discussions about the Japanese economy and work culture reform (働き方改革). Japan's labor productivity compared to other developed nations is a common topic in news and business contexts.
Related words
Related Words
Related:
生産 (production)
Synonym:
効率 (efficiency (broader))
Compare:
能率 (efficiency)
Compare:
効率性 (efficiency)
Related:
稼働率 (operating rate)