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積極的 (せっきょくてき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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He is very proactive about his work.
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 に 積せっ 極きょく 的てき だ to be proactive/positive about something
He is enthusiastic and proactive about his new job.
積せっ 極きょく 的てき に 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to do something proactively/actively
I spoke up actively at the meeting.
積せっ 極きょく 的てき な 姿し 勢せい a proactive attitude/stance
She approaches her work with a proactive attitude.
積せっ 極きょく 的てき に 参さん 加か する to participate actively
The students participated actively in the class.
Kanji 積 volume, product (x*y), acreage 極 extreme, pole, extremely 的 bull's eye, mark, target Related words· 14 前向き is a softer, everyday word for having a positive, forward-looking outlook, while 積極的 more strongly implies actively taking initiative.
意欲的 stresses eager motivation and drive to do something, whereas 積極的 stresses actually taking initiative or action.
能動的 is a more formal, analytical term contrasting active with passive (as in grammar or psychology), while 積極的 is the everyday word for a proactive attitude.
アグレッシブ often carries a stronger, sometimes negative connotation of being pushy or forceful, while 積極的 is usually neutral or positive.
Show 10 more 積極的 is the common everyday word for 'proactive' or 'positive', whereas 能動 is a more formal/technical term used in philosophy, psychology, and grammar.
ポジティブ is a casual loanword for a positive/optimistic mindset, while 積極的 is the native Japanese term emphasizing proactive, forward-driving action.
奮って is a somewhat formal, almost literary adverb used mainly in invitations urging enthusiastic participation, while 積極的 is the everyday adjective/adverb (積極的に) for being proactive in general situations.
Opposites passive; negative; unenthusiastic; reluctant
積極的 describes taking initiative and acting proactively, the opposite of the passive waiting described by 受け身.
積極的 describes an active, proactive attitude, the opposite of the withdrawn, hesitant nature described by 内気.
Etymology Compound of 積極 (せっきょく, 'positive; active') + adjectival suffix 的 (てき, '-like; -ive'). 積極 itself is composed of 積 (accumulate) and 極 (extreme; pole), suggesting a build-up toward a direction.
アクティブ
積極的 describes a proactive, positive attitude, whereas アクティブ emphasizes physical or behavioral energy.
積極的 means proactive or positive in general behavior, whereas 強気 specifically implies a firm, assertive stance that won't back down.
積極的 means proactive or eager to act, whereas 建設的 focuses on the constructive, solution-oriented quality of an opinion or discussion.
積極的 describes a proactive or positive attitude toward doing things, while 活動的 describes actual physical or behavioral energy and busyness.
積極的 describes a proactive, forward-going attitude, while 熱心 describes emotional eagerness and devotion to something.
積極的 describes a generally proactive attitude in life, while 乗り気 refers to feeling enthusiastic about one particular idea or invitation.
積極的 emphasizes a proactive, willing attitude, while 活発 simply describes lively, vigorous movement or behavior.
