積極的

Reading: せっきょくてき  |  Meaning: proactive, positive, assertive

Term

  • 積極的せっきょくてき
  • sekkyokuteki

Meaning

  • proactive
  • positive
  • assertive

Part of Speech

  • 形容動詞 (Na-adjective)

Kanji Breakdown

  • 積せき – accumulate, pile up
  • 極きょく – extreme, utmost
  • 的てき – -like, typical of (adjectival suffix)

Usage Notes

  • Often used to describe attitude or behavior in work, school, or interpersonal situations.
  • Pairs naturally with verbs like 「参加する」「発言する」「行動する」.
  • Neutral-positive in tone; implies initiative and engagement.

Example Sentences

  1. (Informal)
    彼って、いつも積極的に話しかけてくるよね。
    Kare tte, itsumo sekkyokuteki ni hanashikakete kuru yo ne.
    (He’s always so proactive about starting conversations, isn’t he?)

  2. (Formal / Business)
    新入社員の中でも、田中さんは特に積極的な姿勢が評価されています。
    Shinnyū shain no naka demo, Tanaka-san wa toku ni sekkyokuteki na shisei ga hyōka sareteimasu.
    (Among the new employees, Tanaka is especially recognized for their proactive attitude.)

  3. (Academic / Exam Style)
    リーダーシップには、積極的な行動力が求められる。
    Rīdāshippu ni wa, sekkyokuteki na kōdōryoku ga motomerareru.
    (Leadership requires assertive initiative.)

  4. (Natural / Spoken)
    もっと積極的に参加してみたら？
    Motto sekkyokuteki ni sanka shite mitara?
    (Why don’t you try being a bit more active in joining in?)

  5. (Anime / Manga)
    この戦いでは、積極的に動いた者だけが生き残れる…！
    Kono tatakai de wa, sekkyokuteki ni ugoita mono dake ga ikinokoreru…!
    (Only those who act assertively will survive this battle…!)

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