依存的(いそんてき)

いそんてき
na-adjective
dependent; reliant
cognitionevaluation
1. dependent; reliant
Describing someone or something that relies excessively on another person, substance, or system. Often carries a negative connotation suggesting unhealthy dependence.
依存的(いそんてき)な関係(かんけい)は良(よ)くない。
A dependent relationship is not healthy.
彼(かれ)は親(おや)に対(たい)して依存的(いそんてき)な態度(たいど)を取(と)りがちだ。
He tends to have a dependent attitude toward his parents.
スマートフォンに依存的(いそんてき)になりすぎると、日常生活(にちじょうせいかつ)に支障(ししょう)が出(で)ることがある。
If you become too dependent on your smartphone, it can interfere with daily life.

Formed from 依存(いそん) (dependence) plus the adjectival suffix 的(てき). Primarily used in psychology, relationships, and social commentary. Almost always carries a negative connotation — healthy reliance is usually expressed differently.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 依存(いそん)する: to depend on — the verb form; more neutral than 依存的(いそんてき)
  • 甘(あま)えた: spoiled; clingy — describes dependency in a more emotional, interpersonal way
  • 自立(じりつ)した: independent; self-reliant — the antonym

Pronunciation

The reading いそん is now standard, though the older pronunciation いぞん is still heard.

Related Words

Antonym: 自立(じりつ) (independent)
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Added 2026.4.27 21:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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