実践的

• Reading: じっせんてき
• Romaji: jissenteki
• Kanji breakdown: 実 (jitsu/mi) — truth, reality; 践 (sen/fu) — step on, carry out; 的 (teki) — -like, -ical
• Pronunciation: /dʑis.seɴ.te.ki/

Meaning

Practical; pragmatic; hands-on. Focused on real-world application rather than theory.

A na-adjective meaning oriented towards practice and real application. Formed from 実践 (practice, implementation) plus the suffix 的. Used to describe approaches, training, knowledge, or skills that are directly applicable. Contrasts with 理論的 (theoretical). Common in educational and business contexts.

Examples

1. この講座は実践的な内容が多くてすぐに役立つ。 This course has a lot of practical content that's immediately useful.
2. 彼は実践的なアドバイスをくれるので頼りになる。 He gives practical advice, so I can count on him.
3. 理論だけでなく実践的なスキルも身につけたい。 I want to develop not just theoretical knowledge but practical skills as well.

Usage Guide

Context: education, business, training

Tone: professional

Origin & History

From 実践 (jissen, practice/implementation) plus 的 (teki, -like/-ical). 実 means 'reality,' 践 means 'to step on, to carry out,' and 的 makes it an adjective: 'of a practical nature.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Academic/Professional