Japanese word

個人的

Pronunciation

Romajikojinteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivepersonal

Example

これは個人的な意見です。ko re wa ko jin teki na i ken de su

This is a personal opinion.

Illustration for 個人的 (personal)

More examples

私は個人的な経験を友達に話しました。watashi wa ko jin teki na kei ken o tomo dachi ni hana shi ma shi ta

I told my friend about a personal experience.

Core concept

The word 個人的 (kojinteki) describes something connected with one person's own view, needs, or circumstances rather than with people in general.

Common phrases

  • 個人的な意見ko jin teki na i ken

    personal opinion

  • 個人的な経験ko jin teki na kei ken

    personal experience

  • 個人的な問題ko jin teki na mon dai

    personal problem

Similar words

私的shiteki: Connected with a person's private life, own interests, or personal affairs.
主観的shukanteki: Based mainly on a person's own feelings, opinions, or viewpoint.

Definition in Japanese

一人の人に関する、またはその人自身の立場や考えに基づくさま。hito ri no hito ni kan su ru ma ta wa so no hito ji shin no tachi ba ya kanga e ni moto zu ku sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 個人的 (kojinteki) combines 個 (ko, "individual") with 的 (teki, "relating to"), forming an adjective for something connected with one person.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 個人的に (kojinteki ni) commonly introduces a speaker's own view, while 個人的な (kojinteki na) modifies nouns such as opinions and preferences.

Other meanings

  • privatena-adjective
  • individualna-adjective

Opposites

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