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JLPT N3 Intermediate

消極

Passivity or a lack of initiative and enthusiasm.

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消極的 na-adjective
Noun, Na-adjective (as 消極的)

Passive" / "Hesitant

A mindset characterized by holding back, reluctance, or a lack of initiative to take action.

Example

彼 は 会議 で いつも 消極的 な 態度 を とる 。

He always takes a passive attitude in meetings.

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消極
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Passivity or a lack of initiative and enthusiasm.
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