synonym Comparative
効率
VS
能率
Differences Between "効率" and "能率"
Option A
効率
Meaning
efficiency
Reading
こうりつ (kouritsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
仕事の効率を上げる方法を考えている。
I'm thinking of ways to improve work efficiency.
Option B
能率
Meaning
efficiency
Reading
のうりつ (nōritsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
静かな環境で作業することで、仕事の能率が格段に上がります。
Working in a quiet environment remarkably increases work efficiency.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(efficiency)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 効率: Refers to doing something well without wasting time, energy, or resources. 時間や労力を無駄にせず、物事をどれだけうまく行えるかを指します。
- 能率: Refers to efficiency of work, study, or operation. Often used as 能率が良い (efficient) or 能率が上がる (efficiency increases). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Efficiency is crucial in business! But... why does our efficiency drop dramatically whenever our eyes meet?! ...C-Could it be that you are feeling nervous around me?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『仕事の能率は何よりも大事よ！でも…どうしてあんたと目が合うと、急に私たちの能率が下がっちゃうのかしらね？！...っ、も、もしかして、私を意識して緊張してるの？！』
- 効率: Refers to doing something well without wasting time, energy, or resources. 時間や労力を無駄にせず、物事をどれだけうまく行えるかを指します。
- 能率: Refers to efficiency of work, study, or operation. Often used as 能率が良い (efficient) or 能率が上がる (efficiency increases). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Efficiency is crucial in business! But... why does our efficiency drop dramatically whenever our eyes meet?! ...C-Could it be that you are feeling nervous around me?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『仕事の能率は何よりも大事よ！でも…どうしてあんたと目が合うと、急に私たちの能率が下がっちゃうのかしらね？！...っ、も、もしかして、私を意識して緊張してるの？！』
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