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自然
shizen
What does "自然" mean in English?
nature自然は美しい。
Nature is beautiful.
How to use "自然" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
The natural world; the physical phenomena and life forms that exist without human intervention.
自然公園でハイキングを楽しんだ。
We enjoyed hiking in the nature park.
Often contrasted with human-made or artificial things.
general
The inherent qualities or tendencies of something; naturalness.
その笑顔は自然だった。
Her smile was natural.
Can refer to spontaneity or lack of affectation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Natural vs. Artificial
自然 often contrasts with 人工 (artificial) or 人為 (man-made).
Gold Rule
Adverbial Usage
自然 can function as an adverb (自然に) meaning 'naturally' or 'spontaneously'.
Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 自然 (zi4 ran3), meaning 'natural' or 'spontaneous'.
Usage Notes
Can be used both as a noun and an adverb (自然に) meaning 'naturally'.
Word Breakdown
自
self
root然
so, thus
root和英辞典