自 主 的(じしゅてき)

じしゅてき

na-adjective

independent; voluntary; autonomous

1. independent; voluntary; autonomous; self-directed

Acting on one's own initiative or judgment without being told or forced to do so. Emphasizes willingness and self-motivation.

自主的(じしゅてき)に参加(さんか)する。

To participate voluntarily.

学生(がくせい)たちは自主的(じしゅてき)に清掃(せいそう)活動(かつどう)を行(おこな)った。

The students carried out cleaning activities on their own initiative.

自主的(じしゅてき)な学(まな)びの姿勢(しせい)が、社会(しゃかい)に出(で)てからも大切(たいせつ)になる。

A self-directed attitude toward learning becomes important even after entering society.

Usage

自主的(じしゅてき) is a na-adjective derived from 自主(じしゅ) (autonomy, independence) + 的(てき) (-like, -istic). Often used adverbially as 自主的(じしゅてき)に.

Forms

Modifier: 自主的(じしゅてき)な + noun
Adverb: 自主的(じしゅてき)に
Predicate: 自主的(じしゅてき)だ

Common collocations

自主的(じしゅてき)に行動(こうどう)する (to act independently)
自主的(じしゅてき)な判断(はんだん) (independent judgment)
自主的(じしゅてき)な取(と)り組(く)み (voluntary initiative)

Similar words

自発的(じはつてき): spontaneous, voluntary — emphasizes acting from inner impulse
主体的(しゅたいてき): proactive, taking ownership — emphasizes taking the lead role

Related Words

Synonym: 自発的(じはつてき) (spontaneous)

Compare: 主体的(しゅたいてき) (proactive, taking ownership)

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Added 2026.3.16 12:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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