This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

主体的

Reading

Kana: しゅたいてき
Romaji: shutaiteki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

independent; responsible; active; proactive

Kanji

Readings: シュ、 ス、 シュウ、 ぬし、 おも、 あるじ
Meanings: lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
Readings: タイ、 テイ、 からだ、 かたち
Meanings: body, substance, object, reality, counter for images
Readings: テキ、 まと
Meanings: bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending

Example Sentence

社長(しゃちょう)社員(しゃいん)主体的(しゅたいてき)()()みを(うなが)した。
➥The president urged employees to act on their initiative.
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