事務的
Meanings
administrative; businesslike; practical
Describes a manner, attitude, or process that is efficient, matter-of-fact, and focused on getting things done without unnecessary emotion or decoration.
His businesslike response actually felt trustworthy.
The meeting proceeded in a practical manner and finished in 30 minutes.
impersonal; perfunctory; mechanical
Often carries a negative nuance of being cold, detached, or lacking human warmth; used when someone acts like a robot or goes through the motions without genuine feeling.
I was disappointed by the clerk's perfunctory 'irasshaimase'.
Her letter was so impersonal that I didn't feel any friendship.
Usage patterns
- 事務的な態度a businesslike/impersonal attitude
The receptionist's manner was always businesslike and impersonal.
- 事務的に対応するto handle/respond to something in a matter-of-fact, detached way
I was instructed to handle complaints in a strictly businesslike manner.
- 事務的な口調a flat, matter-of-fact tone of voice
The doctor announced the test results in a flat, matter-of-fact tone.
- 事務的な処理routine administrative processing
All the paperwork was dealt with as routine administrative processing.