知的(ちてき)

ちてき
na-adjective
intellectual, intelligent
cognitiondescriptive
1. intellectual, relating to intellect
Relating to or involving the intellect or mental activity. Used to describe things that are academic, cerebral, or intellectually oriented.
知的(ちてき)な活動(かつどう)を楽(たの)しむ。
To enjoy intellectual activities.
知的(ちてき)財産権(ざいさんけん)を守(まも)ることが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It is important to protect intellectual property rights.
この本(ほん)は知的(ちてき)好奇心(こうきしん)を刺激(しげき)してくれる。
This book stimulates intellectual curiosity.
2. intelligent-looking, refined
Describing a person who gives an impression of intelligence or cultivation, often based on appearance or manner.
知的(ちてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき)の人(ひと)だ。
They give off an intelligent air.
めがねをかけると知的(ちてき)に見(み)える。
Wearing glasses makes you look intellectual.
彼女(かのじょ)は知的(ちてき)で落(お)ち着(つ)いた印象(いんしょう)を与(あた)える。
She gives an intelligent and composed impression.

Usage

知的(ちてき) functions as a な-adjective. Sense 1 describes things related to intellectual pursuits or mental activity (often in compound terms). Sense 2 is a compliment about someone's refined, intelligent appearance or manner.

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Related Words

Related: 知性(ちせい) (intellect (noun))
Compare: 学者肌(がくしゃはだ) (scholarly temperament)
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