情熱的
jōnetsuteki
The English word 'passionate' is translated to Japanese as 情熱的 (jōnetsuteki).
情熱的 is used to describe a passionate and enthusiastic nature. Depending on the specific nuance of passion you wish to convey, other terms may be more appropriate: 熱心 describes being ardently enthusiastic and deeply dedicated, while 熱狂的 describes a fervent and fanatical passion for a specific subject or activity.
Meaning: fired with intense feeling (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 情熱的 expresses a passionate nature, you might use 熱心 to emphasize deep dedication or 熱狂的 to describe fanatical fervor. In informal settings, you can also use 熱い to describe a state of being hot, intense or passionate.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 情熱的 to modify a noun directly, such as 'a passionate person', you must add the particle な between the adjective and the noun, forming 情熱的な. In casual speech, the adjective is often followed by the copula だ to complete a sentence, as in 情熱的だ.
How do you pronounce it?
jōnetsuteki
Did you know?
- While 情熱的 describes a trait, Japanese people often use the noun 熱意 to express 'passion' in professional settings. Using 情熱的 in a job interview might sound overly dramatic or romantic rather than professional.
- To describe someone who is 'passionately' obsessed with a hobby, Japanese speakers use 熱狂的, which contains the character for 'madness' or 'craze' 狂. This frames extreme passion as a form of temporary insanity.
- While 'passionate' can be translated as 情熱的, the word itself contains the character for 'passion' or 'emotion' and the character for 'heat'.
Examples in context
- 彼は情熱的なアーティストです。Kare wa jounetsuteki na ātisuto desu.He is a passionate artist.
- 彼女の情熱的なスピーチに感動しました。Kanojo no jounetsuteki na supīchi ni kandou shimashita.I was moved by her passionate speech.
- 彼は仕事に対してとても情熱的だ。Kare wa shigoto ni taishite totemo jounetsuteki da.He is very passionate about his work.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are discussing a famous pianist they just saw perform.
- 結衣 Yuiあのピアニストは本当に情熱的だったね。Ano pianisuto wa hontou ni jounetsuteki datta ne.That pianist was truly passionate, wasn't he?
- 蓮 Renうん、彼の演奏には魂がこもっていたよ。Un, kare no ensou ni wa tamashii ga komotte ita yo.Yeah, his performance had so much soul.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さんも、あんな風に情熱的になりたい？Ren-san mo, anna fuu ni jounetsuteki ni naritai?Ren, do you want to be passionate like that too?
- 蓮 Renもちろん、いつかあんな表現をしたいよ。Mochiron, itsuka anna hyougen o shitai yo.Of course, I want to express myself like that someday.
