Translation of Japanese word "積極的" to English
積極的
せっきょくてき
[sekkyokuteki]
IPA: /sekkyokuteki/
Meaning
AdjectiveActing in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty.
How to use
積極的 (sekkyokuteki) — 'proactive / active / positive'. な-adjective. 積極的な行動 — proactive action. Antonym: 消極的 (shoukyokuteki) — passive.
🇬🇧 English
proactive / positive
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 積極的
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せっきょくてき
Romaji Transcription: sekkyokuteki
Example Sentences
積極的アプローチは、問題を解決するための効果的な方法です。
せっきょくてきあぷろーちは、もんだいをかいけつするためのこうかてきなほうほうです。
A proactive approach is an effective method for solving problems.
積極的思考は、創造性と革新性を高めることができます。
せっきょくてきしこうは、そうざいせいとかくしんせいをたかめることができます。
Proactive thinking can increase creativity and innovation.
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The Japanese word "積極的" means "proactive / positive" in English.
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The word "積極的" is read as "せっきょくてき" (sekkyokuteki). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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