Japanese word

実用

Pronunciation

Romajijitsuyō

Meaning

  • nounpractical use

Example

この技術は実用に向いています。ko no gi jutsu wa jitsu yō ni mu i te i ma su

This technology is suitable for practical use.

Illustration for 実用 (practical use)

More examples

理論だけでなく実用を意識して設計します。ri ron da ke de na ku jitsu yō o i shiki shi te sek kei shi ma su

We design it with practical use in mind, rather than theory alone.

Core concept

Centers on something being put to real-world use and proving useful beyond mere theory.

Common phrases

  • 実用に耐えるjitsu yō ni ta e ru

    stand up to practical use

  • 実用を重視するjitsu yō o jū shi su ru

    prioritize practical use

  • 実用に適するjitsu yō ni teki su ru

    be suitable for practical use

Similar words

利用riyō: The use of something for a particular purpose or benefit.
活用katsuyō: The effective use of a resource, skill, or piece of knowledge.
応用ōyō: The use of knowledge or a method in a new practical situation.

Definition in Japanese

実際の場面で役立つこと。jis sai no ba men de yaku da tsu ko to

Word origin

Combines 実 (jitsu, "reality") and 用 (yō, "use"), expressing use in real situations.

Usage tips

  • The noun 実用 (jitsuyō) commonly appears in compounds such as 実用化 (jitsuyōka) for putting something into practical use and 実用品 (jitsuyōhin) for a utility item.

Other meanings

  • utilitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 実用的jitsuyōtekipracticalna-adjective
  • 実用性jitsuyōseipracticalitynoun
  • 実用化jitsuyōkaputting into practical usenoun

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