How to say "matter-of-fact" in Japanese

• 即物的そくぶつてきCommon
  na-adjectiveCovers 'matter-of-fact' in the practical, utilitarian sense: focused on what actually works rather than on ideals or feelings. Typical of discussions of an approach, plan, or attitude toward a problem.
• 淡々たんたんCommon
  taru-adjective, adverb (with と)Covers 'matter-of-fact' as a manner of acting or speaking: calm, dispassionate, and even, without emotional ups and downs. Typical of someone recounting events without showing feeling.
  彼かれは他人たにんの苦くるしみに対たいして淡淡たんたんだ。↗

  He is indifferent to the suffering of others.
• ドライJLPT N1approx.Common
  na-adjective, nounCovers 'matter-of-fact' describing an unemotional, businesslike attitude or tone, sometimes with a nuance of coolness or detachment. Typical of descriptions of a person's personality or way of handling relationships.
  彼かれにはドライなユーモアはわかりませんよ。↗

  He doesn't have a dry sense of humor.

Use 即物的 for a practical, no-nonsense approach to problems, 淡々 for a calm, dispassionate manner of speaking or acting, and 「ドライ」 for an unemotional, businesslike personality or tone.

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• 即物的そくぶつてきpractical
• 淡々たんたんuninterested
• ドライdry (tone, humour, etc.)