1.
creative; inventive; original
Having or showing the quality of creating something new and original. Used to describe people's abilities, approaches, or works that demonstrate imagination and originality.
A na-adjective formed from 創作 (creation; creative work) + 的. Emphasizes the act of bringing something new into existence through imagination. While 創造的な focuses on the broader concept of creation and innovation, 創作的な leans more toward artistic or literary creation.
Less common than 創造的な in everyday speech, but frequently appears in arts, education, and cultural contexts.
Common collocations
- 創作的な活動: creative activities
- 創作的な才能: creative talent
- 創作的な表現: creative expression
- 創作的な意欲: creative drive
- 創作的な取り組み: creative endeavor