N3
のうりつ (nōritsu)
能率
efficiency
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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？！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "能率"!
無駄な作業を省くことで、生産の_______を高めることができます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 時間や手間のロスを省く「能率（を高める）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『能率を高める！私の隣で働くのが、あんたにとって一番モチベーションが上がって能率的でしょ？！』
English: Since it refers to eliminating loss of time or effort, 'efficiency' (nōritsu) is correct. Haruka: 'Increasing efficiency! Working right next to me raises your motivation the most and is highly efficient, right?!'
English: Since it refers to eliminating loss of time or effort, 'efficiency' (nōritsu) is correct. Haruka: 'Increasing efficiency! Working right next to me raises your motivation the most and is highly efficient, right?!'
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