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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe someone or something as intellectual, often requiring 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun (e.g., 『知的』な人 chiteki na hito, 'intellectual person').
Theme
At a university library, User and their friend Ken discuss a new book they both read, focusing on its themes and intellectual depth.
知的
ちてき
intellectual
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'cheetah' (sounds like 知的 chiteki) that's super smart and intellectual, solving puzzles with its sharp mind. 'Cheetah' → 知的 (chiteki, 'intellectual').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『知的』 (chiteki, 'intellectual') is highly valued in academic and professional settings. It's often used to describe people who are knowledgeable, thoughtful, and engage in intellectual pursuits like reading or research.
Forms
Base: 知的Base na-adjective form. Used to describe someone or something as intellectual, often requiring 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun (e.g., 『知的』な人 chiteki na hito, 'intellectual person').
Negative: 知的ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『知的ではない』 (chiteki de wa nai, 'not intellectual').
Past: 知的だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『知的だった』 (chiteki datta, 'was intellectual').
Adverbial: 知的にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『知的に』 (chiteki ni, 'intellectually').
Comparative: より知的Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より知的』 (yori chiteki, 'more intellectual').
Superlative: 一番知的Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番知的』 (ichiban chiteki, 'the most intellectual').