～的
teki
Having the character of; in a particular way
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Formation 接続
N + 的; N + 的な + N; N + 的に + V / adjective
Explanation 説明
Forms an adjective-like expression from certain nouns. 的な modifies a noun, and 的に modifies an action or quality. Common combinations include 具体的, 積極的 and 経済的.
Examples 例文
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もう少し具体的な説明をお願いします。
Please give a slightly more concrete explanation.
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自転車は経済的な交通手段です。
A bicycle is an economical means of transport.
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彼女は授業に積極的に参加しています。
She participates actively in class.
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その意見には科学的な証拠が必要です。
That opinion needs scientific evidence.
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これは私の個人的な意見です。
This is my personal opinion.
How related patterns differ 比較
的 forms a quality from certain nouns and often takes な or に. めく, じみる, and っぽい have distinct nuances and lexical restrictions; they are not freely interchangeable suffixes for appearance.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～的 | Having the character of; in a particular way | もう少し具体的な説明をお願いします。 Please give a slightly more concrete explanation. |
| ～っぽい | Like; having a tendency to; having a noticeable quality | このかばんは軽いですが、少し安っぽく見えます。 This bag is light, but it looks a little cheap. |
| 〜めく | Have the air of; become like | 会議の案内には、謎めいた言葉が書かれていた。 The invitation to the meeting contained mysterious wording. |
| ～じみる | Look like; have a touch of | 会議での彼の態度は、子供じみていた。 His behavior at the meeting was childish. |
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