Translation guide
How to express the idea of putting something to practical use, or something being practical in use, in Japanese.
Expressing the act of applying knowledge, skills, or objects in a real-world, practical way.
Means 'to put to practical use' or 'to commercialize', often used for technology or research results.
この技術はまだ実用化されていない。
This technology has not been put to practical use yet.
Literally 'move to practice', meaning to put theory or plans into practical action.
理論を実践に移す時が来た。
It's time to put the theory into practical use.
Means 'to utilize' or 'to make practical use of', often for skills, knowledge, or resources.
語学力を仕事に活用したい。
I want to put my language skills to practical use at work.
Means 'to apply' (knowledge or theory) to practical situations, often in technical contexts.
数学の知識を工学に応用する。
Apply mathematical knowledge to practical use in engineering.
Describing something as designed for practical use, or being functional rather than decorative.
The most common adjective meaning 'practical' or 'functional'. Used for objects, designs, or ideas.
このバッグはデザインより実用的だ。
This bag is more about practical use than design.
Means 'suitable for practical use', often used for products or tools.
Noun meaning 'practicality' or 'utility'. Often used when evaluating products.
Modifying a noun to indicate that something is intended for practical application.
Prefix meaning 'practical use' or 'utility'. Often used in compounds like 実用書 (practical guidebook) or 実用新案 (utility model).
これは実用書だから、読みやすい。
This is a book for practical use, so it's easy to read.
Attributive form meaning 'of practical use'. Less common than 実用的, but can be used in formal writing.
実用の目的で開発された。
Developed for practical use.
実用的 (practical) focuses on functionality and usefulness for a specific purpose, while 便利 (convenient) emphasizes ease and comfort. A Swiss Army knife is 実用的, but a smartphone app is 便利.
The phrase 'practical use' is not always directly translated as 実用的使用. Instead, use 実用化する for the act of putting to use, or 実用的 for describing something as practical.
This car is practical in use and fuel-efficient.
This design lacks practical use.