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.
自主的に参加する。
To participate voluntarily.
学生たちは自主的に清掃活動を行った。
The students carried out cleaning activities on their own initiative.
自主的な学びの姿勢が、社会に出てからも大切になる。
A self-directed attitude toward learning becomes important even after entering society.
USAGE:
自主的 is a na-adjective derived from 自主 (autonomy, independence) + 的 (-like, -istic). Often used adverbially as 自主的に.
FORMS:
- Modifier: 自主的な + noun
- Adverb: 自主的に
- Predicate: 自主的だ
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自主的に行動する (to act independently)
- 自主的な判断 (independent judgment)
- 自主的な取り組み (voluntary initiative)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 自発的: spontaneous, voluntary — emphasizes acting from inner impulse
- 主体的: proactive, taking ownership — emphasizes taking the lead role
Related Words
Synonym:
自発的 (spontaneous)