1.
subjective; personal; based on individual perspective
Describes a viewpoint, judgment, or impression based on personal feelings or opinions rather than objective facts.
Composed of 主観 (subjectivity, one's personal view) + 的 (suffix making na-adjectives). Frequently contrasted with 客観的な (objective).
Common collocations
- 主観的な意見: subjective opinion
- 主観的な判断: subjective judgment
- 主観的な印象: subjective impression
- 主観的に見る: to view subjectively
Similar words
- 主観的な ↔ 客観的な: subjective vs. objective
- 個人的な: personal — emphasizes the individual rather than contrasting with objectivity
- 感覚的な: intuitive, sensory — based on feeling or sensation rather than analysis
Usage
Often used in academic, journalistic, and business contexts where the distinction between subjective and objective assessment matters. Commonly appears with a slightly negative nuance, implying that an opinion lacks objectivity.