1.
positive, proactive
Having a constructive and enthusiastic attitude. Taking initiative rather than waiting passively.
彼女は積極的な性格です。
She has a proactive personality.
もっと積極的になりたい。
I want to become more proactive.
積極的な姿勢が評価された。
The proactive attitude was highly regarded.
2.
active, assertive
Acting decisively and with purpose.
積極的に参加してください。
Please participate actively.
授業で積極的に発言する学生は少ない。
There are few students who actively speak up in class.
新しいことに積極的に挑戦することが大切だ。
It's important to actively take on new challenges.
積極的 is a na-adjective meaning positive, proactive, or active.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 積極的に (actively, proactively)
- Noun modifier: 積極的な + noun
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 積極的に取り組む (tackle proactively)
- 積極的な姿勢 (positive attitude)
- 積極的に行動する (act proactively)
ANTONYM:
- 消極的: passive, negative