noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a state of being passive or acted upon, often contrasted with 能動 (activity, active). Used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
Antonyms: 能動
受動的な態度では、問題は解決しない。
A passive attitude won't solve the problem.
受動喫煙の
Prevention of passive smoking is important.