内 向 的(ないこうてき)

ないこうてき

na-adjective

introverted; inward-looking

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.

Compounds

内向(ないこう) (introversion) + 的(てき) (suffix: -like, -ish)

Psychology

This is a psychological term referring to how a person directs their attention and derives energy. 内向的(ないこうてき) people recharge through solitude and reflection.

Similar words

内向的(ないこうてき) (introverted) ↔ 外向的(がいこうてき) (extroverted)

Usage

Unlike common misconceptions, introversion is not the same as shyness or social anxiety. Many introverts are skilled socially but prefer deeper one-on-one connections.

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: 陰性(いんせい) (negative (medical test result))

Compare: 社交性(しゃこうせい) (sociability)

Compare: 内向(うちむ)き (inward-looking)

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Added 2026.1.27 12:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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