Japanese word

意図的

Pronunciation

Romajiitoteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveintentional

Example

彼女の沈黙は意図的なものです。kano jo no chin moku wa i to teki na mo no de su

Her silence is intentional.

Illustration for 意図的 (intentional)

More examples

彼は意図的に簡単な言葉を選びました。kare wa i to teki ni kan tan na koto ba o era bi ma shi ta

He intentionally chose simple words.

Core concept

Describes an action or state that follows a conscious purpose rather than happening by chance.

Common phrases

  • 意図的な行動i to teki na kō dō

    intentional action

  • 意図的な選択i to teki na sen taku

    intentional choice

  • 意図的に避けるi to teki ni sa ke ru

    intentionally avoid

Similar words

意識的ishikiteki: Carried out with awareness and a clear purpose.
計画的keikakuteki: Following a plan prepared in advance for a specific goal.

Definition in Japanese

あらかじめ考えた目的や考えに基づき、偶然ではなく意識して行うさま。a ra ka ji me kanga e ta moku teki ya kanga e ni moto zu ki gū zen de wa na ku i shiki shi te okona u sa ma

Word origin

The Japanese adjective 意図的 (itoteki, "intentional") combines 意図 (ito, "aim or intention") with 的 (teki, "having the nature of"), a suffix that forms adjectives.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, intentional often describes a choice or act, while deliberate can also suggest careful control or planning.

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