Japanese

しぜん
Meaning: nature; natural; naturally; of course
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

自
然

Example sentences

On my days off, I leave the city and fully enjoy the rich nature.
彼は自然が豊かな田舎に住んでいる。
He lives in the countryside rich in nature.
私の国は自然がとても豊かだ。
My country is very rich in nature.
この村は自然が豊かで、空気がとても美味しい。
This village is rich in nature, and the air is very delicious.
自然の織り成す美に感動した。
I was moved by the beauty woven by nature.
北海道は広大な自然と美味しい海鮮で有名です。
Hokkaido is famous for its vast nature and delicious seafood.
私たちは、子孫に美しい自然を残す責任がある。
We have a responsibility to leave beautiful nature for our descendants.
自然を愛す心を持つことは大切だ。
It is important to have a heart that loves nature.
その地域は自然災害で大きな被害を受けた。
The region suffered heavy damage from the natural disaster.
その島は自然の資源に富んでいる。
The island is rich in natural resources.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical world of plants and animals, or to something being spontaneous or effortless.

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