打算的(ださんてき)

ださんてき
na-adjective
calculating; self-serving; mercenary
personalityevaluation
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.

Forms

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

Usage

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.

Similar words

Related words

  • 損得勘定(そんとくかんじょう) (calculating profit and loss)

Related Words

Compare: 純粋(じゅんすい) (pure, sincere)
Compare: 無欲(むよく) (selfless, unselfish)
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Added 2026.1.25 9:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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