(じょうねつてき)

じょうねつてき
na-adjective
passionate; fervent; ardent
1. passionate; fervent; ardent; fiery
Describes a person, action, or expression full of intense emotion and enthusiasm. Used for romantic passion, artistic fervor, or dedication to a cause.
情熱的(じょうねつてき)演奏(えんそう)だった。
It was a passionate performance.
(かれ)情熱的(じょうねつてき)自分(じぶん)(ゆめ)(かた)った。
He spoke passionately about his dreams.
情熱的(じょうねつてき)指導(しどう)(おお)くの学生(がくせい)(こころ)(うご)かした先生(せんせい)だった。
The teacher moved many students' hearts with passionate teaching.

USAGE:
情熱的(じょうねつてき) is formed from 情熱(じょうねつ) (passion) + (てき) (-like). It is used as a na-adjective modifier (情熱的(じょうねつてき)な) or adverbially (情熱的(じょうねつてき)に).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 情熱的(じょうねつてき)演奏(えんそう) (passionate performance)
  • 情熱的(じょうねつてき)恋愛(れんあい) (passionate love affair)
  • 情熱的(じょうねつてき)(かた)る (to speak passionately)
  • 情熱的(じょうねつてき)(ひと) (a passionate person)

SIMILAR WORDS:
熱心(ねっしん) means enthusiastic or eager and focuses on diligence and dedication. 情熱的(じょうねつてき) emphasizes intense emotional fervor and is more dramatic in tone.