English–Japanese

“unassertive” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōkyokuteki

Example

彼女は人前で消極的です。kano jo wa hito mae de shō kyoku teki de su

She is unassertive in public.

Illustration for 消極的 (unassertive)

How to say “unassertive” in Japanese

“Unassertive” in Japanese is 消極的 (shōkyokuteki).

Indicates a tendency to remain on the sidelines instead of actively engaging, speaking up, or working toward an aim.

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

Example sentences with 消極的

グループ活動では、消極的にならずに自分の意見を伝えることが大切です。gu rū pu katsu dō de wa shō kyoku teki ni na ra zu ni ji bun no i ken o tsuta e ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

When taking part in group activities, it is important to speak up instead of holding back.

Tips for using 消極的

  • When 消極的 (shōkyokuteki) refers to someone speaking in public, English usually favors unassertive or reserved over passive because passive has several other common meanings.

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