WORD DETAIL
魅力的
みりょくてき
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
魅力的(みりょくてき)combines魅力(みりょく), the power to attract, with的(てき), which expresses a quality. - Basic usage: It describes a place, person, or job conditions as appealing.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Forms with な and に
魅力的な人modifies a noun and means an appealing person.魅力的に感じたmeans finding something appealing, describing the quality perceived.
- Appeal beyond appearance
- A person's character or qualities as a coworker can also be appealing. The word does not necessarily mean physically beautiful.

