楽天的(らくてんてき)

らくてんてき
na-adjective
optimistic; easygoing; carefree
personalityabstract
1. optimistic; easygoing; carefree
Describes a temperament that naturally looks on the bright side and does not worry excessively. Implies an innate personality trait rather than a deliberate attitude.
彼(かれ)は楽天的(らくてんてき)な性格(せいかく)だ。
He has an optimistic personality.
もう少(すこ)し楽天的(らくてんてき)に考(かんが)えたほうがいい。
You should think about it a bit more optimistically.
彼女(かのじょ)は何(なに)があっても楽天的(らくてんてき)で、周(まわ)りの人(ひと)を明(あか)るくする。
No matter what happens, she is optimistic and brightens the people around her.

Describes a temperament that naturally looks on the bright side and doesn't worry excessively. Derived from 楽天(らくてん) (optimism, literally "enjoying heaven") + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 前向(まえむ)き: forward-looking, positive — focuses on proactive attitude rather than temperament
  • 能天気(のうてんき): carefree to the point of being oblivious — more negative, implying someone is thoughtlessly unconcerned
  • 悲観的(ひかんてき): pessimistic — the direct opposite

Related Words

Compare: 前向(まえむ)き (forward-looking, positive)
Antonym: 悲観的(ひかんてき) (pessimistic)
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Added 2026.3.28 15:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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