synonym Comparative
能率
VS
図る
Differences Between "能率" and "図る"
Option A
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.
Option B
図る
Meaning
to plan, to attempt, to devise, to seek, to aim for (e.g., efficiency, success)
Reading
はかる (hakaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社はコスト削減を図るため、新しいシステムを導入した。
The company introduced a new system to aim for cost reduction.
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:
- 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？！』
- 図る: Used for planning or aiming to achieve something, often positive outcomes like efficiency, improvement, or success. Also, implies making an effort or devising a scheme. 効率化、改善、成功など、何かを達成するために計画したり、目標としたり、工夫したりする際に使われます。
- 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？！』
- 図る: Used for planning or aiming to achieve something, often positive outcomes like efficiency, improvement, or success. Also, implies making an effort or devising a scheme. 効率化、改善、成功など、何かを達成するために計画したり、目標としたり、工夫したりする際に使われます。
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