1.
efficient; productive
Getting a large amount of work done in a given time with little wasted effort. Emphasizes output and the pace of work.
能率的に働く。
to work efficiently.
もっと能率的な方法を探そう。
Let's look for a more efficient method.
道具を上手に使えば、作業がずっと能率的になる。
If you use your tools well, the work becomes much more efficient.
Written with 能率 (efficiency, output) + 的 (-like, -al). Describes work or methods that produce a lot in little time.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 能率的に (efficiently)
- Noun base: 能率 (efficiency, productivity)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 効率的: efficient — focuses on achieving results with minimal waste of resources
- 合理的: rational — emphasizes sound, logical reasoning rather than speed of output