JLPT N1 Advanced
能動
Active, self-initiated behavior.
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Other forms
能動的 na-adjective
能動的に adverb
Noun, Na-adjective (as 能動的)
Active" / "Proactive
Refers to the quality of acting under one’s own will or initiative rather than simply reacting to external influences.
Example
彼 は とても 能動的 な 人 で 、 いつも 新しい アイデア を 出し ます 。
He's a very proactive person and always comes up with new ideas.
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