主 体 的(しゅたいてき)

しゅたいてき

na-adjective

autonomous; proactive; self-directed

education

1. autonomous; proactive; self-directed

Acting on one's own initiative rather than passively following others; taking ownership of one's actions.

主体的(しゅたいてき)に行動(こうどう)する。

To act proactively.

主体的(しゅたいてき)な学習(がくしゅう)が大切(たいせつ)だ。

Self-directed learning is important.

主体的(しゅたいてき)に参加(さんか)する姿勢(しせい)を持(も)つ。

To have an attitude of proactive participation.

Forms

主体(しゅたい) (subject, main body) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix)

Educational context

主体的(しゅたいてき) is often emphasized in Japanese educational reform, promoting "active learning" where students take initiative rather than passively receiving knowledge.

Common collocations

主体的(しゅたいてき)に取(と)り組(く)む: to engage proactively
主体的(しゅたいてき)な学(まな)び: self-directed learning
主体的(しゅたいてき)な態度(たいど): proactive attitude

Similar words

受動的(じゅどうてき): passive
受(う)け身(み): passive

Related Words

Antonym: 受動的(じゅどうてき) (passive)

Antonym: 受(う)け身(み) (passive (stance))

Compare: 自主的(じしゅてき) (independent)

general

Added 2026.1.16 18:43 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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