主体的
Meanings
self-directed; proactive; independent; responsible
Describes acting, deciding, or learning on one's own initiative as the responsible agent, rather than merely following others or being passive. Often used as 主体的に or 主体的な.
Students are expected to have an attitude of learning proactively.
She gathered information herself and made an independent decision.
subjective; relating to the subject
A less common academic or philosophical use close to 主観的, focusing on the perceiving or acting subject. For everyday 'subjective opinion,' 主観的 is usually the clearer word.
See also: 主観的
In philosophical contexts, 主体的 is sometimes used in a sense close to 'subjective.'
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に主体的に取り組むto tackle something proactively/on one's own initiative
The students tackled the assignment on their own initiative.
- 主体的に行動するto act on one's own initiative
He acted on his own initiative without waiting for instructions.
- 主体的な学びself-directed learning
This school values self-directed learning.
- 主体的に考えるto think for oneself/independently
It's important to think independently about your own future.