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“conscious” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiishikiteki

Example

私は意識的な選択をしました。watashi wa i shiki teki na sen taku o shi ma shi ta

I made a conscious choice.

Illustration for 意識的 (conscious)

How to say “conscious” in Japanese

“Conscious” in Japanese is 意識的 (ishikiteki).

Describes an action carried out with awareness of its purpose rather than happening automatically.

Full entry for 意識的: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 意識的

彼は相手の立場を意識的に考えて話しています。kare wa ai te no tachi ba o i shiki teki ni kanga e te hana shi te i ma su

He speaks while consciously considering the other person's position.

Tips for using 意識的

  • In natural conversation, 意識的 (ishikiteki) often describes a change or effort made on purpose, such as choosing to speak more slowly.

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