具体的な（ぐたいてきな、gutaitekina）
- concrete / specific

The Japanese word 具体的な (具体的にな, gutaiteki na) means "specific," "concrete," "detailed," or "practical." It describes something that is clearly defined, not abstract, and based on real examples or facts. It emphasizes a focus on tangible details rather than general ideas. The 具体的にな form is an adjective, and its function is to modify a noun.

⚫︎ 具体的な例を挙げてください。 Translation: Please give a specific example. ⚫︎ 具体的な計画を立てましょう。 Translation: Let's make a detailed plan. ⚫︎ 具体的な説明をお願いします。 Translation: Please give a concrete explanation.

You use 具体的な when you want to emphasize the importance of having clear and defined details. You use this word in situations when you want to avoid ambiguity and ensure that everyone understands the topic clearly. It's often used in business, education, and any setting where precise information is necessary. When you want someone to provide examples or elaborate on a topic, you can ask for 具体的な information.

具体的な is written using kanji and hiragana: 具体的（ぐたい てき）な. ⚫︎ 具体 (guta i) - meaning "concrete" ⚫︎ 的 (teki) - a suffix indicating "characteristic of" or "pertaining to". The okurigana (送りがな) is typically just the final な. The adverbial form is 具体的に (gutaiteki ni).

⚫︎ 詳細な (shousai na) - detailed ⚫︎ 明確な (meikaku na) - clear, distinct ⚫︎ 具体性のある (gutaisei no aru) - having specificity ⚫︎ 詳細 (shousai) - details ⚫︎ 詳(ku)しい (kuwashii) - detailed; precise

⚫︎ 抽象的な (chuu shou teki na) - abstract ⚫︎ 曖昧な (aimai na) - vague ⚫︎ 漠然とした (bakuzen to shita) - vague, ambiguous ⚫︎ 概念的な (gainen teki na) - conceptual

この問題について、具体的な解決策を提案してください。 ・Translation: Please propose a concrete solution to this problem. ・Explanation: The speaker is requesting a solution with specific, actionable steps.

プレゼンテーションでは、グラフや図を使って具体的なデータを示しました。 ・Translation: In the presentation, I showed concrete data using graphs and charts. ・Explanation: The speaker describes the use of visual aids to provide specific information.

The word 具体的な (具体的にな) comes from the combination of 具体 (guta i), which refers to concrete things, and 的(teki), a suffix that indicates "characteristic of" or "pertaining to." The kanji 具（gu） means "to have; to possess," and 体 (tai) means "body; substance," suggesting something that has form or substance. It arrived to the Japanese language from the Chinese language.