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

自発的(じはつてき)な参加(さんか): voluntary participation
自発的(じはつてき)な行動(こうどう): spontaneous action
自発的(じはつてき)な意志(いし): voluntary will

Usage

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

Similar words

強制的(きょうせいてき): compulsory, forced (opposite)
自主的(じしゅてき): self-directed (similar, emphasizes independence)

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)

Compare: 自然(しぜん)に (naturally)

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