Japanese word

知的

Pronunciation

Romajichiteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveintellectual

Example

彼女は知的な質問をします。kano jo wa chi teki na shitsu mon o shi ma su

She asks intellectual questions.

Illustration for 知的 (intellectual)

More examples

読書は知的な刺激を与えてくれます。doku sho wa chi teki na shi geki o ata e te ku re ma su

Reading provides intellectual stimulation.

Core concept

Describes a quality connected with knowledge, reasoning, and the thoughtful use of the mind.

Common phrases

  • 知的好奇心chi teki kō ki shin

    intellectual curiosity

  • 知的な刺激chi teki na shi geki

    intellectual stimulation

  • 知的な議論chi teki na gi ron

    intellectual discussion

  • 知的な会話chi teki na kai wa

    intellectual conversation

  • 知的な能力chi teki na nō ryoku

    intellectual ability

Similar words

理知的richiteki: Shows clear reasoning and sound judgment based on knowledge.
知性的chiseiteki: Shows intelligence through refined thinking and understanding.
思索的shisakuteki: Involves careful and sustained reflection on ideas.

Definition in Japanese

知識や思考力に関わり、理解力や判断力に優れているさま。chi shiki ya shi kō ryoku ni kaka wa ri ri kai ryoku ya han dan ryoku ni sugu re te i ru sa ma

Word origin

知 (chi, "know") + 的 (teki, suffix meaning "relating to") forms 知的 (chiteki), meaning "related to knowledge or the mind."

Usage tips

  • 知的 (chiteki) can describe a question, conversation, or atmosphere as well as a person, which makes it useful when discussing the quality of ideas in everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • intelligentna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 知的さchitekisaintellectual qualitynoun

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