1.
participatory; interactive; hands-on
A format or style in which participants actively take part rather than passively observe.
Composed of 参加 (participation) + 型 (type, style). The suffix 型 indicates a format or style, so 参加型 literally means "participation-type." Widely used as a modifier for events, classes, workshops, and digital content.
Common collocations
- 参加型イベント — participatory event
- 参加型授業 — interactive class
- 参加型ワークショップ — participatory workshop
- 市民参加型 — citizen-participatory
Similar words
- 体験型 — experience-based, hands-on; emphasizes direct personal experience rather than just participation
- インタラクティブ — interactive; the loanword equivalent, used especially in digital and tech contexts
- 双方向 — two-way, bidirectional; emphasizes mutual exchange rather than audience participation