- sekkyoku active, positive, progressive
Used in formal or semi-formal contexts when describing a proactive, positive attitude or approach, often in business or academic settings.
彼は積極的な姿勢で新しいプロジェクトに取り組んだ。
Kare wa sekkyoku-teki na shisei de atarashii purojekuto ni torikunda.
He tackled the new project with a proactive attitude.
積極的に意見を述べることが大切です。
Sekkyoku-teki ni iken o noberu koto ga taisetsu desu.
It is important to express your opinions actively.
⚖️ Commonly confused with '消極的' (shōkyokuteki, passive/negative), which is the opposite in attitude.
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