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“spontaneity” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijihatsu

Example

参加者の自発を促します。san ka sha no ji hatsu o unaga shi ma su

We encourage the participants' spontaneity.

Illustration for 自発 (spontaneity)

How to say “spontaneity” in Japanese

“Spontaneity” in Japanese is 自発 (jihatsu).

Describes action that begins from a person's own will rather than from outside pressure.

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

Example sentences with 自発

教師は生徒の自発を尊重します。kyō shi wa sei to no ji hatsu o son chō shi ma su

The teacher respects the students' spontaneity.

Tips for using 自発

  • In formal Japanese, this noun is used for participation or action that is not required, especially in descriptions of organized activities.

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