実用性（じつようせい、jitsuyousei）
- practicality

The Japanese word 実用性 (じつようせい) refers to "practicality," "utility," or "usefulness." It describes how effective or suitable something is for a specific purpose or in a real-world context. It emphasizes the ability of something to function well and provide tangible benefits. 実用性 assesses how well something works in practice, focusing on its ability to be used or applied effectively. ⚫︎ It is often used to evaluate products, systems, ideas, or designs. ⚫︎ The higher the 実用性, the more useful and applicable something is. ⚫︎ It considers factors such as ease of use, efficiency, and effectiveness.

⚫︎ この商品の実用性が高い。 Translation: This product has high practicality. ⚫︎ 実用性を重視して、シンプルなデザインを選びました。 Translation: I chose a simple design, prioritizing practicality. ⚫︎ 新しいシステムの実用性をテストする。 Translation: To test the utility of the new system.

You can use 実用性 in a variety of situations when discussing the usefulness of something. ⚫︎ When comparing products: "Which product has better 実用性?" ⚫︎ When evaluating a design: "Does this design have good 実用性?" ⚫︎ When talking about a system or method: "The 実用性 of this method is questionable." It's a common term in discussions about product design, engineering, and everyday life, as you assess how something functions and helps accomplish a task or meet a need.

実用性 is written using: ⚫︎ Kanji: 実用性 ⚫︎ Hiragana (reading): じつようせい There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana is fixed.

⚫︎ 機能性 (きのうせい) - Functionality ⚫︎ 有用性 (ゆうようせい) - Usefulness ⚫︎ 利便性 (りべんせい) - Convenience ⚫︎ 実用的な (じつようてきな) - Practical (adjectival form)

⚫︎ 非実用性 (ひじつようせい) - Impracticality ⚫︎ 非効率性 (ひこうりつせい) - Inefficiency ⚫︎ 無用性 (むようせい) - Uselessness

このアプリはデザインはいいけど、実用性が低い。 ・Translation: This app has a good design, but its practicality is low. ・Explanation: This sentence suggests that while the app may look appealing, it doesn't function well or have practical applications.

新しい掃除機は、実用性が高くて、使いやすい。 ・Translation: The new vacuum cleaner has high practicality and is easy to use. ・Explanation: This sentence states that the new vacuum cleaner is very functional and easy to operate.

The word 実用性 is formed from the following kanji: ⚫︎ 実 (じつ) - reality, truth, fruit, practical ⚫︎ 用 (よう) - use, business, service ⚫︎ 性 (せい) - nature, character, sex The combination of these characters results in the meaning of practicality, usefulness, and the ability to function effectively in a real context.