効率的（こうりつてき）
JLPT N4 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: efficient
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 効率的で | こうりつてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 効率的だった | こうりつてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 効率的ではない | こうりつてきではない |
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Example sentences
- 時間を効率的に使う。 — Use your time efficiently.
- 効率的に仕事を進める。 — Carry out the work efficiently.
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