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自然
shizen
Description
「自然」は、山や川、木や動物など、人が作ったものではないもの全部を表す言葉です。
"自然" is a word that refers to everything not made by humans, like mountains, rivers, trees, and animals.
また、むりがなくて、あたりまえのようすを言うときにも使います。
It is also used to describe something natural and normal without force.
Meanings
自然shizen
nature; the natural world
休みの日は自然の中でゆっくりしたい。
I want to relax in nature on my day off.
自然shizen
natural; not forced or artificial
彼女の笑顔はとても自然だ。
Her smile is very natural.
自然にshizen ni
naturally; on its own
練習すれば自然に上手になる。
If you practice, you'll naturally get better.
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Notes
- Etymology
自 (self) + 然 (state/manner); literally "the way things are of themselves."
- Nuance
as a な-adjective it means "natural/effortless"; as a noun it means "nature."
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