自然
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自然
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
Kanji in this Word
自
6 strokes
Frequency: 19
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
oneself
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みずか.ら
おの.ずから
おの.ずと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
より
然
12 strokes
Frequency: 401
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
sort of thing
so
if so
in that case
well
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
ネン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しか
しか.り
しか.し
さ
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