(かつどうてき)

かつどうてき
na-adjective
active; energetic
1. active; energetic; dynamic
Describes a person or lifestyle characterized by vigorous activity and energy. Used for people who are always doing things, as well as for lively or dynamic situations.
彼女(かのじょ)はとても活動的(かつどうてき)(ひと)だ。
She is a very active person.
祖父(そふ)八十歳(はちじゅっさい)()ぎても活動的(かつどうてき)()らしている。
My grandfather lives actively even past the age of eighty.
退職(たいしょく)してからのほうが活動的(かつどうてき)になって、毎日(まいにち)ジムに(かよ)っている。
He's become more active since retiring, going to the gym every day.

USAGE:
A na-adjective formed from 活動(かつどう) (activity) + (てき) (suffix making na-adjectives). Used as a modifier with な (活動的(かつどうてき)(ひと)) or as a predicate with だ/です. The adverbial form 活動的(かつどうてき)に is also common.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 活動的(かつどうてき)(ひと) (an active person)
  • 活動的(かつどうてき)生活(せいかつ) (an active lifestyle)
  • 活動的(かつどうてき)()ごす (to spend time actively)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 積極的(せっきょくてき): proactive, assertive — emphasizes willingness to take initiative
  • 元気(げんき): energetic, healthy — more casual and broader in meaning