Japanese word

感情的

Pronunciation

Romajikanjōteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveemotional

Example

彼は批判されると感情的になりました。kare wa hi han sa re ru to kan jō teki ni na ri ma shi ta

He became emotional when he was criticized.

Illustration for 感情的 (emotional)

More examples

意見が合わなくても、感情的にならずに相手の話を聞きます。i ken ga a wa na ku te mo kan jō teki ni na ra zu ni ai te no hanashi o ki ki ma su

Even when we disagree, I listen to the other person without becoming emotional.

Core concept

Describes behavior or reactions in which strong feelings take the lead over calm, reasoned judgment.

Common phrases

  • 感情的になるkan jō teki ni na ru

    become emotional

  • 感情的な反応kan jō teki na han nō

    an emotional reaction

  • 感情的に話すkan jō teki ni hana su

    speak emotionally

Similar words

情緒的jōchoteki: Connected with feelings and often showing them openly or strongly.
感傷的kanshōteki: Showing tender or sad feelings that are easily stirred by memories or events.
衝動的shōdōteki: Done suddenly under the pressure of a feeling, without enough thought about the result.

Definition in Japanese

感情に強く左右され、理性的な判断よりも気持ちが前面に出ているさま。kan jō ni tsuyo ku sa yū sa re ri sei teki na han dan yo ri mo ki mo chi ga zen men ni de te i ru sa ma

Word origin

感情的 (kanjōteki) combines 感情 (kanjō, "feeling") with 的 (teki, "characteristic of"), forming a Sino-Japanese adjective.

Usage tips

  • Japanese 感情的 (kanjōteki) often suggests that feelings are taking control of a response, so it can sound more critical than the neutral English word emotional.

Other meanings

  • sentimentalna-adjective

Opposites

  • 冷静reiseicalmna-adjective
  • 理性的riseitekirationalna-adjective

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