自動的(じどうてき)

A na-adjective formed from 自動(じどう) (automatic) and the adjectival suffix 的(てき). Most commonly used in its adverbial form 自動的(じどうてき)に to describe actions that happen without human intervention.

Widely used in technology, business, and everyday contexts involving machines, software, and systems.

Common collocations

• 自動的(じどうてき)に処理(しょり)する: to process automatically
• 自動的(じどうてき)に保存(ほぞん)される: to be saved automatically
• 自動的(じどうてき)に送信(そうしん)する: to send automatically
• 自動的(じどうてき)な制御(せいぎょ): automatic control

Similar words

• 自動(じどう): automatic — the base noun/prefix, used in compounds like 自動(じどう)ドア (automatic door)
• オートマチック: automatic — the English loanword, used more in casual or product contexts
• 機械的(きかいてき): mechanical — emphasizes machine-like, repetitive action rather than self-operation