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消極的 (しょうきょくてき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective
passive ; negative ; unenthusiastic ; reluctant
Describes an attitude or stance that is not proactive: unwilling to act, hesitant to support something, or negative toward a proposal. The direct opposite is 積極的.
Antonyms: 積極的 (せっきょくてき)
The company showed a negative stance toward the plan.
Kanji 消 extinguish, blow out, turn off 極 extreme, pole, extremely 的 bull's eye, mark, target Similar words 積せっ 極きょく 的てき The antonym of 消極的; it means proactive, positive, or willing to take action.
受う け 身み Also means passive, but 受け身 often emphasizes being acted upon or not taking initiative, while 消極的 emphasizes a negative or reluctant attitude.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound based on 消極, contrasted with 積極, plus 的, which forms adjectival nouns meaning '-like' or '-al'.
