具体的(ぐたいてき)

具体的(ぐたいてき) is a na-adjective meaning "concrete" or "specific," describing something with clear details rather than vague generalities.

FORMS:

• Na-adjective: 具体的(ぐたいてき)な例(れい) (a concrete example)
• Adverb: 具体的(ぐたいてき)に (concretely, specifically)
• Noun: 具体性(ぐたいせい) (concreteness)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

• 具体的(ぐたいてき)な例(れい): concrete example
• 具体的(ぐたいてき)な計画(けいかく): specific plan
• 具体的(ぐたいてき)な方法(ほうほう): specific method
• 具体的(ぐたいてき)に説明(せつめい)する: to explain specifically

CONTRAST:

• 具体的(ぐたいてき): concrete, specific (with details)
• 抽象的(ちゅうしょうてき): abstract (theoretical, general)

USAGE CONTEXT:
Very common in business meetings, academic discussions, and everyday conversations when requesting or providing clearer information.