選択的（せんたくてき）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: selective
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 選択的で | せんたくてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 選択的だった | せんたくてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 選択的ではない | せんたくてきではない |
Example sentences
- 情報を選択的に取り入れる。 — She takes in information selectively.
- 選択的に力を注ぐ。 — They focus their efforts selectively.
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