synonym Comparative
積極的な
VS
活発
Differences Between "積極的な" and "活発"
Option A
積極的な
Meaning
positive, proactive, active
Reading
せっきょくてきな (sekkyokuteki na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は何事にも積極的に取り組む。
He tackles everything proactively.
Option B
活発
Meaning
active, lively, vigorous
Reading
かっぱつ (kappatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女はいつも活発で、クラスの人気者です。
She is always active and popular in class.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(positive, proactive, active)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 積極的な: Describes a person or attitude that is proactive, eager to take action, and doesn't wait for things to happen. (な-adjective) 自分から進んで行動する様子を表す。「消極的」の反対。
- 活発: Often used to describe a person's personality, a discussion, or an economic state. Can be used as a な-adjective (活発な人) or an adverb (活発に議論する).
- 積極的な: Describes a person or attitude that is proactive, eager to take action, and doesn't wait for things to happen. (な-adjective) 自分から進んで行動する様子を表す。「消極的」の反対。
- 活発: Often used to describe a person's personality, a discussion, or an economic state. Can be used as a な-adjective (活発な人) or an adverb (活発に議論する).
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