How to Say ‘Concrete’ in Japanese
具体的な
ぐたいてきな
💬 Usage Tip: [具体的な] (gutaiteki na) is used to describe something specific or well-defined.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese business culture often emphasizes clarity and specificity in plans and goals.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
具体ぐたい
[gutai]
concrete
Being specific rather than abstract.
具体的な例を教えてください。
Please give me a concrete example.
的てき
[teki]
target
Used to describe a specific purpose or goal.
これは的を絞ったアプローチです。
This is a targeted approach.
なな
[na]
particle for
A particle that denotes association or property.
なかに人がいます。
There is a person in there.
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