Japanese

てんねん
Meaning: natural
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

天
然

Example sentences

This island has a natural good harbor.
この国は天然資源に乏しい。
This country is scarce in natural resources.
この服は天然繊維で作られている
This clothing is made from natural fibers.
この製品は天然の原料だけで作られています。
This product is made only from natural raw materials.
その国は富裕な天然資源に恵まれている。
That country is blessed with abundant natural resources.
漢方薬は天然の生薬から作られている。
Kampo medicine is made from natural crude drugs.
この町は天然の良港として知られている。
This town is known as a natural good harbor.

Usage Notes

Used to describe things that are not man-made or occur naturally. Can also refer to a 'natural' or airheaded personality in modern slang.

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