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synonym Comparative
積極的
VS
活動する

Differences Between "積極的" and "活動する"

Option A
積極的
Meaning
active; positive; proactive; aggressive
Reading
せっきょくてき (sekkyokuteki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議においては、ただ他人の意見を聞くだけでなく、自分の考えを_______に発言することが、チームのイノベーションを促します。
In meetings, not only listening to others' opinions, but proactively stating one's own ideas promotes team innovation.
Option B
活動する
Meaning
to act; to be active; to work; to operate; to carry out activities
Reading
かつどうする (katsudou suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
学生たちはクラブ活動で毎日活動しています。
The students are active in club activities every day.

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Which word fits this context: "(active; positive; proactive; aggressive)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 積極的: Refers to taking active, proactive, or positive initiative in actions or attitudes. Opposite: 消極的. Often used as 積極的に行動する or 積極的な発言. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Proactive! "I will proactively show my affection to Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To be so proactive! I-I permit that positive attitude, so take the initiative and hug me tight right now! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せっきょくてき(積極的)!『ハルカさんへのアプローチは、生涯にわたって超積極的に行います!』って…っ!そんな前のめりな姿勢、バカ!…でもその積極性、特別に大歓迎だから、今すぐ私を抱きしめなさい!』
- 活動する: This verb describes engaging in purposeful activities, often physical, social, or organizational. It can refer to a person being active or a group/organization functioning. Example: 彼は毎日クラブ活動で活動しています。(He is active in club activities every day.)
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