VocabJLPT N3
positive
な-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. positive
  2. 2. assertive
This na-adjective means "positive," "proactive," or "aggressive" in the sense of being eager and taking initiative. It describes someone or something that is forward-looking and willing to act, as opposed to being passive or hesitant.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Instead of just relying on him, I need to take the initiative too.

Sentence 2

You could at least be the one to ask me out sometimes!

Sentence 3

Could you tell me how actively I should be getting involved?

Sentence 4

I plan to actively participate in community activities this year.

Sentence 5

Tanaka proactively shared a lot of ideas at the morning meeting.