自発的(じはつてき)

じはつてき
na-adjective
spontaneous; voluntary
1. spontaneous; voluntary
Acting of one's own initiative without being prompted, ordered, or forced by others.
自発的(じはつてき)に参加(さんか)する。
To participate voluntarily.
社員(しゃいん)の自発的(じはつてき)な行動(こうどう)を促(うなが)す。
To encourage spontaneous action from employees.
自発的(じはつてき)な学習(がくしゅう)が大切(たいせつ)だ。
Self-motivated learning is important.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 自発的(じはつてき)に (voluntarily, spontaneously)

ETYMOLOGY:
自発(じはつ) (spontaneity) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

NUANCE:
Emphasizes acting without external pressure or compulsion. Valued in contexts like education and workplace culture.

CONTRAST:

Related Words

Antonym: 強制的(きょうせいてき) (compulsory)
Synonym: 自主的(じしゅてき) (self-directed)
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