効率
Efficiency refers to the ability to achieve a goal or perform a task with the least waste of time, effort, or resources. In a business context, it specifically describes the ratio of output to input, focusing on productivity and streamlining processes.
Exemplos
3 de 5この電子レンジは効率がいいです。
This microwave is very efficient.
業務効率の向上が弊社の課題です。
Improving operational efficiency is a challenge for our company.
もっと効率よく勉強したほうがいいよ。
You should study more efficiently.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Kou' (Effect) + 'Ritsu' (Rate). It's the 'Rate of Effect' you get for your hard work.
Quiz rápido
もっと___よく仕事を終わらせる方法を考えましょう。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 効率
Exemplos
この電子レンジは効率がいいです。
everydayThis microwave is very efficient.
業務効率の向上が弊社の課題です。
formalImproving operational efficiency is a challenge for our company.
もっと効率よく勉強したほうがいいよ。
informalYou should study more efficiently.
本研究では、エネルギーの変換効率を測定した。
academicIn this study, the energy conversion efficiency was measured.
新しいシステムを導入して、作業効率を上げましょう。
businessLet's introduce a new system and increase work efficiency.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
効率を追求する
to pursue efficiency
効率を重視する
to prioritize efficiency
効率が落ちる
efficiency drops
Frequentemente confundido com
Nouritsu is usually used for human labor speed, whereas Kouritsu is broader, applying to machines, systems, and general physics.
Kouka means 'effectiveness' (the result itself), while Kouritsu is 'efficiency' (the ratio of effort to result).
Notas de uso
It is most frequently paired with the adjectives 'ii' (good) or 'warui' (bad). In business settings, 'kouritsuka' (efficiency improvement) is a very common buzzword.
Erros comuns
Don't confuse efficiency (kouritsu) with efficacy/effect (kouka). Efficiency is about 'how' you do it, while effect is about 'what' happened.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Kou' (Effect) + 'Ritsu' (Rate). It's the 'Rate of Effect' you get for your hard work.
Origem da palavra
From Middle Chinese roots: 'Kou' (効) meaning effect or efficacy, and 'Ritsu' (率) meaning rate or proportion.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Japanese corporate culture emphasizes 'Kouritsuka' (streamlining) to combat long working hours and resource scarcity.
Quiz rápido
もっと___よく仕事を終わらせる方法を考えましょう。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 効率
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