地 球 的(ちきゅうてき)

ちきゅうてき

na-adjective

global; planetary; earth-wide

1. global; planetary; earth-wide

Relating to the entire Earth or affecting the whole planet. Used when discussing issues, phenomena, or perspectives that span the globe, especially in environmental, scientific, and geopolitical contexts.

地球的(ちきゅうてき)な視点(してん)で考(かんが)える。

To think from a global perspective.

温暖化(おんだんか)は地球的(ちきゅうてき)な問題(もんだい)である。

Global warming is a planetary issue.

地球的(ちきゅうてき)な規模(きぼ)で環境(かんきょう)を守(まも)る取(と)り組(く)みが求(もと)められている。

Efforts to protect the environment on a planetary scale are being called for.

Composed of 地球(ちきゅう) (Earth, the planet) and 的(てき) (adjectival suffix). Emphasizes a scope that encompasses the entire planet, in contrast to national or regional perspectives. Common in environmental discussions, academic writing, and journalism.

Common collocations

地球的(ちきゅうてき)な視野(しや): global perspective/outlook
地球的(ちきゅうてき)な規模(きぼ): planetary scale
地球的(ちきゅうてき)な課題(かだい): global challenge
地球的(ちきゅうてき)な危機(きき): planetary crisis

Similar words

グローバル: global — English loanword; more common in business contexts
世界的(せかいてき): worldwide — focuses on the human world and international scope rather than the physical planet
国際的(こくさいてき): international — emphasizes relations between nations, not planetary scope

Related Words

Compare: グローバル (global)

Compare: 世界的(せかいてき) (worldwide)

Compare: 国際的(こくさいてき) (international)

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