ボランタリー

also: ヴォランタリー

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Meanings

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na-adjective

voluntary

Used as an adjectival noun (na-adjective) to describe actions, organizations, or work done willingly and without obligation. Common in contexts like volunteer work or voluntary participation.

彼かれはボランタリーな活かつ動どうに参さん加かしている。

He participates in voluntary activities.

この団だん体たいは完かん全ぜんにボランタリーで運うん営えいされている。

This organization is run entirely on a voluntary basis.

Related words

自じ主しゅ的てき
自主的 is a native Japanese na-adjective meaning 'voluntary' or 'autonomous', often used in formal contexts. ボランタリー is a loanword with a slightly more casual or modern feel, frequently used in the context of volunteerism.
任にん意い
任意 is a noun or no-adjective meaning 'optional' or 'voluntary', often used in official or legal contexts. ボランタリー emphasizes the willingness and lack of coercion, while 任意 can simply mean 'not mandatory'.

Word family

ボランタリーチェーン
voluntary chain

Written forms

ボランタリーUsage100%
Standard katakana spelling for this English loanword.
ヴォランタリー
Alternative spelling reflecting the English 'v' sound; less common than ボランタリー.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'voluntary'.