能動(のうどう)

のうどう
noun
activeness; active (grammar)
1. activeness; acting of one's own will; active voice
Acting on one's own initiative rather than being acted upon; also the grammatical active voice. The antonym of 受動(じゅどう) (passive). Most often seen in the form 能動的(のうどうてき) (active, proactive).
能動(のうどう)と受動(じゅどう)は対(つい)になる概念(がいねん)だ。
Active and passive are paired concepts.
学習(がくしゅう)では能動(のうどう)の姿勢(しせい)が大切(たいせつ)だ。
In learning, an active attitude is important.
英語(えいご)の文法(ぶんぽう)では、能動(のうどう)と受動(じゅどう)で動詞(どうし)の形(かたち)が変(か)わる。
In English grammar, the verb form changes between the active and passive voice.

The antonym of 受動(じゅどう) (passive). Refers to acting of one's own will, and to the grammatical active voice. Most common in the form 能動的(のうどうてき) (proactive, active).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 能動的(のうどうてき): active; proactive
  • 能動(のうどう)態(たい): active voice (grammar)
  • 能動(のうどう)喫煙(きつえん): active smoking

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 受動(じゅどう): passive — the direct antonym

Related Words

Antonym: 受動(じゅどう) (passive)
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