クリエイティブkurieitibu

1. na-adjectivecreative

• Synonym独創的どくそうてきNeutralStresses originality no one else has thought of; evaluates ideas and works. 「クリエイティブ」 is broader, also covering creative work in advertising and design.
• Synonym創造的そうぞうてきNeutralClosest in meaning to 「クリエイティブ」 and interchangeable in most cases, as in 「創造的な仕事」. As a Sino-Japanese word it feels steadier than the loanword.
• Synonym創作的そうさくてきWrittenFocuses on the act of creating something new from one's own ideas; 「クリエイティブ」 stresses the quality itself and is used more widely. Written register.
• Related独自どくじNeutralMeans something peculiar to oneself or done independently, as in 「独自の技術」; stresses being different from others or self-reliant, not necessarily creative.
• Related独特どくとくNeutralDescribes a distinctive character others lack, as in 「独特の味」; stresses being unlike anything else, without implying the ability to create new things.
• Related斬新ざんしんNeutralStresses novelty that breaks with past styles or methods; mostly evaluates things like designs and ideas, e.g. 「斬新なデザイン」, and is not normally used of people.
• Related新奇しんきWrittenDescribes something fresh and striking that arouses curiosity; stresses rarity, not necessarily value. Used less than 「斬新」 and mostly in written prose.
• Related個性的こせいてきNeutralDescribes people, clothes, or works with a strong, distinctive personality; stresses unique style rather than creative ability.
• RelatedオリジナルNeutralMeans original or exclusive to one's own brand, and also the original work or item, as in 「オリジナル商品」; stresses coming from oneself, not necessarily creativity.
• Antonym凡庸ぼんようWrittenAntonym: mediocre and unremarkable, lacking any standout quality; the opposite of the creative 「クリエイティブ」. Mostly seen in written prose.
• Antonym模倣的WrittenAntonym: imitative of others and lacking originality, the opposite of 「クリエイティブ」, which creates new things. Used mainly in critical writing.

For creativity in general, use 「クリエイティブ」; it also covers creative work in advertising and design. It is largely interchangeable with 「創造的」. Use 「独創的」 to stress originality and 「斬新」 for novelty; the opposites are 「凡庸」 and 「模倣的」.

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1. 新あたらしいものを生み出うみだす力ちからや工夫くふうに富とんだ様子ようす。