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.
彼女はとても活動的な人だ。
She is a very active person.
祖父は八十歳を過ぎても活動的に暮らしている。
My grandfather lives actively even past the age of eighty.
退職してからのほうが活動的になって、毎日ジムに通っている。
He's become more active since retiring, going to the gym every day.
USAGE:
A na-adjective formed from 活動 (activity) + 的 (suffix making na-adjectives). Used as a modifier with な (活動的な人) or as a predicate with だ/です. The adverbial form 活動的に is also common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 活動的な人 (an active person)
- 活動的な生活 (an active lifestyle)
- 活動的に過ごす (to spend time actively)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 積極的: proactive, assertive — emphasizes willingness to take initiative
- 元気: energetic, healthy — more casual and broader in meaning