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積極的に
sekkyokuteki ni
proactively
彼女は積極的に意見を述べた。
She expressed her opinion proactively.
formal
in an active, positive, and forward-moving manner; taking initiative
チームは積極的に新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいる。
The team is working proactively on the new project.
彼は積極的にボランティア活動に参加した。
He participated in volunteer activities proactively.
Often used to describe someone who takes initiative or engages positively in a situation.
Pro Tip
Avoid overusing in casual contexts
While 積極的に is positive, it can sound overly formal or pushy in casual conversations. Use simpler phrases like 率先して (sensenshite) or 自ら (mizukara) for more natural speech.
Gold Rule
Match with initiative-taking verbs
積極的に works best with verbs that imply taking action or initiative, such as 参加する (participate), 取り組む (work on), or 提案する (propose). Avoid pairing it with passive verbs like 待つ (wait) or 受け入れる (accept).
Word Origin
From 積極的 (sekkyokuteki, 'positive/active') + に (adverbial particle). 積極的 combines 積 (sekku, 'to accumulate/pile up') and 極 (kyoku, 'extreme/pole'), originally implying 'to gather energy toward a goal.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in professional, academic, or social contexts to describe someone who takes initiative. Often paired with verbs like 参加する (participate), 取り組む (work on), or 行動する (act).
Word Breakdown
積極的
positive/active
rootに
adverbial particle (turns adjective into adverb)
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