Word details

自然

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自然.

Dictionary

Entry

自然ぜんFreq #771
1

Common noun

nature

Examples
われわれは自然の法則に従う。
We are subject to the laws of nature.
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun

natural; spontaneous; automatic

Examples
エコロジーのために堪え忍ぶのではなく、自然と調和した住環境の快適性が必要である。
Not just for the sake of the ecology, a natural living environment is necessary.
3

Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle

naturally; spontaneously; automatically

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

oneself

6 strokesFrequency 19JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Kun

みずか.らおの.ずからおの.ずと

Nanori

より

sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well

12 strokesFrequency 401JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ゼンネン

Kun

しかしか.りしか.し

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