内向的(ないこうてき)

ないこうてき
na-adjective
introverted; inward-looking
personalitycognition
1. introverted; inward-looking; reserved
describes a person who is focused on their inner world and who often prefers solitary activities or small group interactions
私(わたし)は内向的(ないこうてき)な性格(せいかく)だ。
I have an introverted personality.
内向的(ないこうてき)な人(ひと)は大人数(おおにんずう)の集(あつ)まりで疲(つか)れやすい。
Introverted people tend to get tired at large gatherings.
内向的(ないこうてき)だからといって人付(ひとづ)き合(あ)いが苦手(にがて)とは限(かぎ)らない。
Being introverted doesn't necessarily mean you're bad at socializing.

Etymology

内向(ないこう) (introversion) + 的(てき) (-ic, -al)

Usage

A psychology-flavored word for how a person directs attention and recharges: 内向的(ないこうてき) people recharge through solitude and reflection. It is not the same as shyness (内気(うちき)): many introverts are socially skilled but prefer small groups.

Similar words

Forms

内向的(ないこうてき)に - in an introverted manner

Related Words

Antonym: 外向的(がいこうてき) (extroverted)
Antonym: 社交的(しゃこうてき) (sociable)
Compare: 陰(いん)キャ (introvert, loner (slang))
Related: コミュ障(しょう) (socially awkward person, poor communicator (slang))
Compare: 社交性(しゃこうせい) (sociability)
Compare: 内向(うちむ)き (inward-looking)
Compare: 内気(うちき) (shy, timid)
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Added 2026.1.27 12:47 · Revised 2026.9.26 15:28
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