受 動 的(じゅどうてき)

じゅどうてき

na-adjective

passive; inactive

1. passive; inactive; receptive

Describes a state of receiving actions or influence from others rather than taking initiative. Used for attitudes, behavior, or approaches that lack proactivity.

彼(かれ)は受動的(じゅどうてき)な性格(せいかく)だ。

He has a passive personality.

受動的(じゅどうてき)な態度(たいど)では成長(せいちょう)できない。

You cannot grow with a passive attitude.

授業(じゅぎょう)で受動的(じゅどうてき)に聞(き)いているだけでは、内容(ないよう)が身(み)に付(つ)かない。

If you just passively listen in class, the content won't stick.

Usage

The opposite of 能動的(のうどうてき) (active, proactive). Often used in educational and workplace contexts to describe people who wait for instructions rather than taking initiative.

Common collocations

受動的(じゅどうてき)な態度(たいど) (passive attitude)
受動的(じゅどうてき)な学習(がくしゅう) (passive learning)
受動的(じゅどうてき)な姿勢(しせい) (passive stance)

Similar words

消極的(しょうきょくてき): negative, passive — broader term that includes reluctance or timidity, while 受動的(じゅどうてき) specifically means receiving rather than acting

Related Words

Antonym: 主体的(しゅたいてき) (autonomous)

Antonym: 能動的(のうどうてき) (active, proactive)

Compare: 消極的(しょうきょくてき) (negative, passive)

Compare: 反応的(はんのうてき) (reactive)

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Added 2026.3.15 14:53 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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