A1 noun Neutre

具体的

ɡɯtaiteki

Describes something that is concrete, specific, or tangible rather than abstract or vague. It is used when asking for more details or when providing a clear, actionable plan or example.

Exemples

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1

具体的な予定はまだ決まっていません。

A specific schedule hasn't been decided yet.

2

具体的な事例を挙げてご説明いただけますでしょうか。

Could you please explain by providing specific examples?

3

もっと具体的に教えてよ。

Tell me more specifically.

Famille de mots

Nom
具体性
Verb
具体化する
Adverbe
具体的に
Adjectif
具体的
Apparenté
具体化
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Gu' (tool/ingredient) and 'Tai' (body). If you have the ingredients and the body, it's a real thing you can touch, not just an abstract thought.

Quiz rapide

もっと(  )説明してください。よく分かりません。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 具体的に

Exemples

1

具体的な予定はまだ決まっていません。

everyday

A specific schedule hasn't been decided yet.

2

具体的な事例を挙げてご説明いただけますでしょうか。

formal

Could you please explain by providing specific examples?

3

もっと具体的に教えてよ。

informal

Tell me more specifically.

4

本研究では、具体的な数値を分析の対象とする。

academic

In this study, specific numerical values are the subject of analysis.

5

来期に向けて、具体的な改善策を提案してください。

business

Please propose concrete improvement measures for the next term.

Famille de mots

Nom
具体性
Verb
具体化する
Adverbe
具体的に
Adjectif
具体的
Apparenté
具体化

Collocations courantes

具体的な案 a concrete plan
具体的な例 a specific example
具体的に説明する to explain specifically
具体的な方法 a concrete method
具体的な目標 a specific goal

Phrases Courantes

具体的に言うと

To speak specifically / To be more precise

具体性に欠ける

To lack concreteness

具体的イメージ

A concrete image / clear mental picture

Souvent confondu avec

具体的 vs 詳しい

Kuwashii means 'detailed' in general, whereas gutaiteki is specifically the opposite of 'abstract' or 'vague'.

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Notes d'usage

This is a 'na-adjective'. When modifying a noun, you must use 'na' (具体的な人), and when modifying a verb, use 'ni' (具体的に話す).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget to use 'na' before nouns or confuse it with the simple adjective 'kuwashii' when they want to ask for more details.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Gu' (tool/ingredient) and 'Tai' (body). If you have the ingredients and the body, it's a real thing you can touch, not just an abstract thought.

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Origine du mot

A Sino-Japanese word (kango) where 'gu' (possess/tool) and 'tai' (body) combine to mean 'possessing a physical form'.

Modèles grammaticaux

具体的 + な + [Noun] 具体的に + [Verb] [Noun] + は + 具体的だ
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Contexte culturel

In Japanese communication, which is often high-context and vague, using 'gutaiteki' is a key way to ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings in professional settings.

Quiz rapide

もっと(  )説明してください。よく分かりません。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 具体的に

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