現実的な（げんじつてきな、genjitsutekina）
- realistic

The Japanese word 現実的な (げんじつてきな) means "realistic," "practical," "pragmatic," or "down-to-earth." It describes something that is based on facts, deals with the world as it is, and is concerned with actual events rather than idealistic or theoretical ideas. It suggests a focus on what is possible and achievable within the constraints of reality. The word can be used to describe people, plans, ideas, or situations. 現実的 is often used to emphasize a level-headed approach.

⚫︎ 現実的な計画を立てる。 Translation: To make a realistic plan. ⚫︎ 彼女はとても現実的な考え方を持っている。 Translation: She has a very realistic way of thinking. ⚫︎ この問題に対する現実的な解決策を見つけよう。 Translation: Let's find a practical solution to this problem.

You use 現実的な (げんじつてきな) when you want to emphasize that something is practical, feasible, and likely to succeed based on real-world conditions. You can use it to describe a person's mindset, a plan's viability, or a situation's handling. It is often used in business, politics, and everyday conversations where practicality is valued.

現実的な is typically written with the kanji 現実 (げんじつ - reality) followed by the adjectival suffix 的 (てき - -ic, -al, -like) and the adjectival ending な (na). * Kanji: 現実的な * Hiragana: げんじつてきな The okurigana (the suffix hiragana) for 現実 is fixed. The form of 的 remains unchanged. Variations are not typical.

* 実践的な (じっせんてきな) - practical, applicable * 実際的な (じっさいてきな) - practical, actual * 現実的 (げんじつてき) - 現実的 * 現実味のある (げんじつみのある) - realistic, having a ring of truth * 現実離れしていない (げんじつばなれしていない) - not unrealistic, not detached from reality

* 非現実的な (ひげんじつてきな) - unrealistic * 理想的な (りそうてきな) - ideal, idealistic * 空想的な (くうそうてきな) - fanciful, imaginary * 観念的な (かんねんてきな) - conceptual, abstract * 絵空事の (えそらごとの) - impractical, far-fetched

このプロジェクトには、現実的な予算が必要だ。 ・Translation: A realistic budget is needed for this project. ・Explanation: This sentence emphasizes the need for a budget that is practical and based on real-world financial constraints.

彼は現実的な判断を下せる人だ。 ・Translation: He is a person who can make realistic judgments. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights the person's ability to assess situations based on facts and make sound decisions.

The word is formed from the components: 現実 (げんじつ - reality) which is a compound of 現 (gen - present, actual) and 実 (jitsu - truth, reality), and 的 (teki - -ic, -al, -like), a suffix that turns nouns into adjectives.