理性的(りせいてき)
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: rational/sensible
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 理性的で | りせいてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 理性的だった | りせいてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 理性的ではない | りせいてきではない |
Example sentences
- 感情ではなく理性的に判断する。 — Judge rationally rather than emotionally.
- 理性的な話し合いを心がける。 — Strive for a rational discussion.
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