打算的(ださんてき)

ださんてき
na-adjective
calculating; self-serving; mercenary
1. calculating; self-serving; mercenary
acting primarily out of self-interest, always considering personal gain in decisions
彼(かれ)は打算的(ださんてき)な人(ひと)だ。
He's a calculating person.
打算的(ださんてき)な考(かんが)え方(かた)はやめなさい。
Stop thinking in such a self-serving way.
打算的(ださんてき)な付(つ)き合(あ)いは長続(ながつづ)きしない。
Relationships based on calculated self-interest don't last.

WORD FORMATION:

  • 打算(ださん) (calculation, self-interest)
  • 的(てき) (suffix making adjectives)

NUANCE:
Always used with negative connotation, describing someone who constantly weighs benefits and costs in relationships and decisions, prioritizing personal gain over genuine feelings or principles.

CONTRAST:

  • 打算的(ださんてき) (calculating, self-interested)
  • 純粋(じゅんすい) (pure, sincere)
  • 無欲(むよく) (selfless, unselfish)

RELATED EXPRESSIONS:

  • 損得勘定(そんとくかんじょう) (calculating profit and loss)
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Added 2026.1.25 9:57
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