na-adjective
compulsory; obligatory; mandatory
Describes something required by duty, rule, or social expectation. Often used for actions, attendance, or formal obligations.
この会議への出席は義務的です。
Attendance at this meeting is mandatory.
彼は義務的な性格で、頼まれたことは必ずやる。
He has a dutiful personality and always does what he is asked.
強制的 emphasizes enforcement or coercion, whereas 義務的 focuses on moral or social obligation.
Formed from 義務 (duty, obligation) + the adjectival suffix 的 (-like, -ive).