Japanese word

合理的

Pronunciation

Romajigōriteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivereasonable

Example

この計画は合理的です。ko no kei kaku wa gō ri teki de su

This plan is reasonable.

Illustration for 合理的 (reasonable)

More examples

限られた予算を合理的に使うことが大切です。kagi ra re ta yo san o gō ri teki ni tsuka u ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to use a limited budget rationally.

Core concept

Describes something that follows reason and reaches its purpose without unnecessary steps.

Common phrases

  • 合理的な選択gō ri teki na sen taku

    reasonable choice

  • 合理的な理由gō ri teki na ri yū

    logical reason

  • 合理的に説明するgō ri teki ni setsu mei su ru

    explain rationally

Similar words

効率的kōritsuteki: Describes a method or process that uses little time, effort, or material to achieve a result.
論理的ronriteki: Describes an idea or decision that follows a clear and consistent line of reasoning.

Definition in Japanese

筋道が通り、無駄がなく、理にかなっているさま。suji michi ga tō ri mu da ga na ku ri ni ka na tte i ru sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 合理的 (gōriteki) combines 合 (gō, "fit together"), 理 (ri, "reason"), and 的 (teki, "characteristic of"), forming the sense of being guided by reason.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese conversation, 合理的 (gōriteki) often describes an efficient method or choice, whereas English reasonable can also mean fair or acceptable.

Other meanings

  • logicalna-adjective
  • rationalna-adjective

Opposites

  • 不合理fugōriunreasonablena-adjective
  • 非合理的higōritekiirrationalna-adjective

Related words

  • 合理性gōriseirationalitynoun
  • 合理化gōrikarationalizationnoun
  • 合理主義gōrishugirationalismnoun

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