nature in Japanese
nature in Japanese is 自然, 性質 — nature means the physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from human-made things.
nature in Japanese
自然
Pronounced: shizen
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.
性質
Pronounced: seishitsu
The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.
自然
Pronounced: shizen
The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.
What does "nature" mean?
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noun The physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from human-made things.
"She loves hiking because it gets her out into nature."
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noun A person or thing's essential character — the qualities that make them who or what they fundamentally are.
"It's just not in his nature to be cruel."
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noun The general type or category something belongs to.
"Please describe the nature of your complaint."
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nature in a sentence
- She loves hiking because it gets her out into nature.
- The documentary explores the beauty of nature in the Amazon rainforest.
- It's just not in his nature to be cruel.
- Curiosity is part of human nature.
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What is "nature" in Japanese?
"nature" in Japanese is 自然, 性質. nature means: The physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from human-made things.
How do you pronounce 自然?
"nature" in Japanese is 自然, pronounced "shizen".
How do you use "nature" in a sentence?
Example: "She loves hiking because it gets her out into nature." In Japanese, "nature" is 自然, 性質.
Are there other ways to say "nature" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "nature": 自然, 性質.
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