(ごうりてき)

ごうりてき
na-adjective
rational, reasonable, logical
1. rational, reasonable, logical
Based on reason or logic; sensible and practical.
合理的(ごうりてき)判断(はんだん)する
Make a rational judgment.
I think that's a reasonable explanation.
感情(かんじょう)ではなく合理的(ごうりてき)(かんが)えるべき
You should think rationally, not emotionally.
2. efficient, streamlined
Practical and efficient, without waste.
Let's think of a more efficient method.
時間(じかん)合理的(ごうりてき)使(つか)いたい
I want to use my time efficiently.
This factory has introduced an efficient production system to reduce waste.

USAGE: 合理的(ごうりてき) is a ~(てき) adjective used to describe decisions, explanations, and methods that are based on logic and reason.

FORMS:

  • 合理的(ごうりてき)な+noun (rational/reasonable ~)
  • 合理的(ごうりてき) (rationally - adverbial form)

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LEGAL CONTEXT: In legal documents, 合理的(ごうりてき) often corresponds to "reasonable" as in "合理的(ごうりてき)配慮(はいりょ)" (reasonable accommodation).