Japanese Conversation · Level 115
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Japanese word
経済的
Pronunciation
Romajikeizaiteki
Meaning
- na-adjectiveeconomical
Example
この車は経済的です。ko no kuruma wa kei zai teki de su
This car is economical.
More examples
電気代を抑えるには、経済的な家電を選びます。den ki dai o osa e ru ni wa kei zai teki na ka den o era bi ma su
To keep electricity costs down, I choose economical appliances.
Core concept
Refers to a practical choice that avoids unnecessary cost or waste while still serving its purpose.
Common phrases
経済的な車kei zai teki na kuruma
an economical car
経済的に暮らすkei zai teki ni ku ra su
live economically
経済的な生活kei zai teki na sei katsu
economical living
Similar words
お得otoku: Describes a choice that gives good value for the money spent.
安上がりyasuagari: Describes something that costs little to buy or use.
割安wariyasu: Describes a price that is low compared with the item's value.
Definition in Japanese
目的に必要なものを保ちつつ、金銭や資源の消費を抑えられるさま。moku teki ni hitsu yō na mo no o tamo chi tsu tsu kin sen ya shi gen no shō hi o osa e ra re ru sa ma
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 経済 (keizai, "economy") joins 経 (kei, "manage") and 済 (zai, "settle or provide for") with 的 (teki, "related to").
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 経済的 (keizaiteki) often describes a car, meal, or habit that uses little money or fuel, rather than a subject related to national economics.
Other meanings
- economicna-adjective
- financialna-adjective
Opposites
- 不経済fukeizaiuneconomicalna-adjective
- 浪費的rōhitekiwastefulna-adjective
Related words
- 経済性keizaiseieconomynoun
- 経済化keizaikaeconomizationnoun