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JLPT N3 Intermediate

的

Target, or a suffix that makes nouns into adjectives (like -al or -ic).

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的な adjective form
的に adverb form
1 Suffix (creates Na-adjectives)

Suffix: "related to..." / "-al / -ic"

Attaches to nouns to form na-adjectives indicating a property or category, functioning similarly to English suffixes like -al or -ic.

Example

これ は 日本 の 伝統的 な 食べ物 です 。

This is a traditional Japanese food. (From `伝統` - tradition)

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2 Noun

Target" / "Focus"

Refers to a mark aimed at in shooting sports or figuratively acts as the focal point of attention or criticism.

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的
てき, まと
Target, or a suffix that makes nouns into adjectives (like -al or -ic).
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