Japanese word

意識的

Pronunciation

Romajiishikiteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveconscious

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 意識的な選択i shiki teki na sen taku

    a conscious choice

  • 意識的に行うi shiki teki ni okona u

    act intentionally

  • 意識的に避けるi shiki teki ni sa ke ru

    deliberately avoid

Similar words

意図的itoteki: Describes something done deliberately to achieve a particular purpose.
自覚的jikakuteki: Describes behavior based on awareness of one's own thoughts, role, or condition.

Definition in Japanese

自分で目的や意図を自覚しながら行うさま。ji bun de moku teki ya i to o ji kaku shi na ga ra okona u sa ma

Word origin

The compound 意識的 (ishikiteki) combines 意 (i, "meaning or intention"), 識 (shiki, "knowledge or awareness"), and 的 (teki, "having the nature of"), forming a word for conscious action.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • deliberatena-adjective
  • intentionalna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 意識化ishikikaconsciousness-raisingnoun
  • 意識するishikisurube aware ofverb

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