1.
economic, financial
Relating to economics or the economy.
経済的な理由で引っ越した。
I moved for financial reasons.
経済的に自立したい。
I want to become financially independent.
経済的な影響は大きい。
The economic impact is significant.
2.
economical, cost-effective
Efficient in terms of money or resources.
この車は経済的だ。
This car is economical.
自炊するほうが経済的だ。
Cooking for yourself is more economical.
この電化製品は経済的で電気代が安い。
This appliance is economical and the electricity costs are low.
経済的 is a na-adjective with two meanings: "economic/financial" and "economical/cost-effective."
FORMS:
- 経済的な + noun: economic/economical ~
- 経済的に: economically, financially
TWO MEANINGS:
1. Relating to economy: 経済的な影響 (economic impact)
2. Cost-effective: この車は経済的だ (this car is economical)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 経済的な理由: financial reasons
- 経済的に自立する: to become financially independent
- 経済的負担: financial burden
WORD FORMATION:
経済 (economy) + 的 (suffix forming na-adjectives, like English "-ic" or "-ical")
Related Words
Related:
経済 (economy)