能動的(のうどうてき)

のうどうてき
na-adjective
active, proactive
formalacademicdescriptive
1. active, proactive, self-initiated
Acting on one's own initiative rather than passively waiting. The opposite of 受動的 (passive). Used in formal and academic contexts to describe an approach where the subject takes the initiative.
能動的(のうどうてき)に学(まな)ぶ姿勢(しせい)が大切(たいせつ)だ。
It is important to have a proactive attitude toward learning.
指示(しじ)を待(ま)つだけでなく、能動的(のうどうてき)に行動(こうどう)してほしい。
I don't want you to just wait for instructions — I want you to act proactively.
この授業(じゅぎょう)では学生(がくせい)の能動的(のうどうてき)な参加(さんか)が求(もと)められる。
In this class, active participation from students is expected.

Usage

The opposite of 受動的(じゅどうてき) (passive). In grammar, 能動態(のうどうたい) means the active voice and 受動態(じゅどうたい) means the passive voice.

Compared to 積極的(せっきょくてき) (proactive, enthusiastic), 能動的(のうどうてき) is more formal and academic. 積極的(せっきょくてき) is the everyday word for being proactive or enthusiastic, while 能動的(のうどうてき) is used more in educational, academic, or technical discussions.

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Antonym: 受動的(じゅどうてき) (passive)
Antonym: 反応的(はんのうてき) (reactive)
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