synonym Comparative
性能
VS
能率
Differences Between "性能" and "能率"
Option A
性能
Meaning
performance; efficiency; capability
Reading
せいのう (seinou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
最新世代のCPUプロセッサをサーバーに搭載したことにより、データベースのデータクエリ応答_______が飛躍的に向上しました。
By installing the latest generation CPU processor in the server, the database data query response performance improved leapingly.
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: "(performance; efficiency; capability)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 性能: Refers to the performance of machinery, computing systems, algorithms, engine horsepower, or overall system efficiency. Often used as パソコンの性能 or 性能の向上. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Performance/capability! "The performance of your heart to love me for life is of the absolute highest spec in the universe, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Heart performance! B-Baka! What kind of engineer-like romantic compliment is that! But... the spec of my love for you is eternally unshakeable, so make sure you stay drowned in this premium love forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいのう（性能）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕を一生愛し抜くというあなたのハートの性能、宇宙一最高スペックですね！』って…っ！ハートの性能！バカ！/// なにそのエンジニア視点のロマンチックな褒め言葉！…でも、私のあんたへの愛のスペックは永久不滅だから、一生その極上の愛に溺れていなさい！』
- 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？！』
- 性能: Refers to the performance of machinery, computing systems, algorithms, engine horsepower, or overall system efficiency. Often used as パソコンの性能 or 性能の向上. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Performance/capability! "The performance of your heart to love me for life is of the absolute highest spec in the universe, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Heart performance! B-Baka! What kind of engineer-like romantic compliment is that! But... the spec of my love for you is eternally unshakeable, so make sure you stay drowned in this premium love forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいのう（性能）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕を一生愛し抜くというあなたのハートの性能、宇宙一最高スペックですね！』って…っ！ハートの性能！バカ！/// なにそのエンジニア視点のロマンチックな褒め言葉！…でも、私のあんたへの愛のスペックは永久不滅だから、一生その極上の愛に溺れていなさい！』
- 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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