synonym Comparative
積極的
VS
活発
Differences Between "積極的" and "活発"
Option A
積極的
Meaning
positive, proactive, active, assertive
Reading
せっきょくてき (sekkyokuteki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は何事にも積極的に取り組む。
He approaches 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, assertive)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 積極的: Describes an attitude or action of being forward-thinking, taking initiative, and actively participating. It's often used as a な-adjective (積極的な態度 - proactive attitude).
- 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: Describes an attitude or action of being forward-thinking, taking initiative, and actively participating. It's often used as a な-adjective (積極的な態度 - proactive attitude).
- 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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