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環境
kankyou
Description
「環境」は、人や生き物のまわりにあるもの全部のことです。
"環境" means everything around people and living things.
自然の環境や、勉強や仕事をする場所の様子など、いろいろな時に使います。
It is used in various situations, such as natural environments or the conditions of places where you study or work.
Meanings
環境kankyou
the natural environment; ecosystem
みんなで環境を守りましょう。
Let's all protect the environment together.
環境kankyou
surroundings; conditions one lives or works in
新しい会社の環境にもう慣れました。
I've already gotten used to the new company's environment.
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Notes
- Etymology
環 (ring, surround) + 境 (boundary, region), literally the boundary that surrounds you.
- Nuance
環境 covers both ecological 'environment' and the general 'setting/conditions' around a person.
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