N1
けいじか (keijika)
形而下
physical, material, concrete, empirical, phenomenal (as opposed to metaphysical/abstract)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to things that have form, substance, and can be perceived by the senses, or are practical and worldly. It's the opposite of 形而上 (けいじじょう - metaphysical, abstract). Often used in philosophical or academic contexts. (形があり、物質的で、感覚で認識できるもの、または実践的で現実的な事柄を指す。哲学や学術的な文脈で使われることが多い。「形而上」の対義語。)
📝 Example Sentences
哲学は形而上の問題から形而下の問題まで多岐にわたる。
Philosophy ranges from metaphysical to empirical problems.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "形而下"!
精神的な問題だけでなく、_______の問題も解決する必要がある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 精神的な問題の対義語として、物質的・具体的な問題を指す「形而下」が適切。
English: 'Keijika' is appropriate as the antonym of 'spiritual problems,' referring to material and concrete issues.
English: 'Keijika' is appropriate as the antonym of 'spiritual problems,' referring to material and concrete issues.
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