1.
affirmative, positive
Expressing agreement, approval, or confirmation; having a favorable or constructive outlook.
肯定的 is a na-adjective meaning affirmative or positive.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 肯定的に (positively)
- Noun form: 肯定 (affirmation)
CONJUGATION:
- Negative: 肯定的ではない
- Te-form: 肯定的で
- Past: 肯定的だった
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 肯定的な態度 (positive attitude)
- 肯定的な意見 (affirmative opinion)
- 肯定的に捉える (view positively)
- 肯定的に考える (think positively)
ANTONYM:
- 否定的 (negative, denying)
REGISTER: Formal/Written
Commonly used in academic, business, and formal contexts.
Related Words
Antonym:
否定的 (negative)