How to say "interactive" in Japanese

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  • na-adjective, nounThe default way to say 'interactive' in the broad sense, covering anything that responds to user input, such as interactive media or websites.
    PCインタラクティブ社しゃのハリソン氏しをご紹介しょうかいしていただけませんでしょうか。↗
    I wonder if it would be possible for you to introduce me to Mr Harrison of PC Interactive Co. Ltd?
  • 対話式たいわしき
    no-adjectiveCovers interactive systems that operate through a dialogue or question-and-answer flow. Suggests a format or method, as in dialogue-style interfaces or menus.
  • 対話型たいわがた
    no-adjectiveAlso used for interactive systems built around dialogue, describing the system's type or design. 対話式 and 対話型 are largely interchangeable in this use.
  • 対話的たいわてき
    na-adjectiveDescribes an interactive, dialogue-like quality or manner, often of communication, teaching, or writing, rather than a technical system. A less common choice for 'interactive'.
  • 双方向そうほうこう
    no-adjectiveLiterally 'two-way' or 'bidirectional'; used when 'interactive' means communication or exchange flowing in both directions, such as between a service and its users.
    ますます多おおくの人ひとが、その媒体ばいたいの双方向そうほうこう的てきな性質せいしつを利用りようしようと躍起やっきになっている。↗
    More and more people are rushing to make use of the interactive nature of the medium.

Use 「インタラクティブ」 for the general loanword sense, 対話式/対話型 for dialogue-based systems, 対話的 for an interactive quality or style, and 双方向 for two-way communication.

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