Meaning

Primary

Nature

Alternative

Natural

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

To find your self's true nature, go out into nature. Go out into the forests and fields, do some reading and thinking, and find your true nature.

This can also mean "natural" when it's used as a adjective, like in 自然な日本語 (natural Japanese) or 自然な色 (natural color).

Reading

しぜん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Wait! Except is and not ! That is because when you add the little dakuten you are adding to the . When it has no dakuten, it is in the form that nature intended.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自然に親しむ

    to commune with nature, to naturally become friendly with

    自然に出る

    to come out naturally

    自然にできる

    can naturally do

Context Sentences

日本の自然が大好きです。

I love the nature of Japan.

そう感じてしまうのは、自然なことですよ。

It's natural to feel that way.

ユーザーから、ワニカニを自然に返すように言われました。

We were told by the user to release WaniKani into the wild.

Kanji Composition