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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.
彼は楽天的な性格だ。
He has an optimistic personality.
もう少し楽天的に考えたほうがいい。
You should think about it a bit more optimistically.
彼女は何があっても楽天的で、周りの人を明るくする。
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 (optimism, literally "enjoying heaven") + 的 (adjectival suffix).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 楽天的な性格: optimistic personality
- 楽天的な考え方: optimistic way of thinking
- 楽天的に考える: to think optimistically
- 楽天的な人: an optimistic person
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 前向き: forward-looking, positive — focuses on proactive attitude rather than temperament
- 能天気: carefree to the point of being oblivious — more negative, implying someone is thoughtlessly unconcerned
- 悲観的: pessimistic — the direct opposite