noun
intellectual curiosity; inquisitiveness
Refers to a strong desire to learn or understand new things, often used in educational or psychological contexts. The phrase 'out of curiosity' is a possible translation in some contexts, but the core meaning is the trait itself.
彼は知的好奇心が旺盛で、いつも新しいことを学んでいる。
He has a strong intellectual curiosity and is always learning new things.
子どもの知的好奇心を育てるには、質問に丁寧に答えることが大切だ。
To nurture a child's intellectual curiosity, it's important to answer their questions carefully.