It is only natural that effort leads to success.
然
sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well
Kanji
Grade
Grade 4
Strokes
12 strokes
Radical
火部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ゼン, ネン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
しか, しかり, しかし, さ
Nanori (Name Reading)
しか, なり, のり
Common Readings
ゼン, ネン
Example sentences
From a parent's standpoint, it's natural to worry about a child's future.
Yesterday's test was not difficult at all.
I've been busy lately. I mean, I have no time off at all.
Suddenly, it started raining.
The whole family was surprised by his sudden visit.
On my days off, I leave the city and fully enjoy the rich nature.
He lives in the countryside rich in nature.
I coincidentally met an old friend in town.
I happened to meet an old friend while traveling.
Example Vocabulary
当然
natural; as a matter of course; justified
全然
not at all; completely
突然
suddenly; unexpected; abrupt
自然
nature; natural; naturally; of course
偶然
coincidence; chance; accident
呆然
dumbfounded; dazed; stunned
不自然
unnatural; artificial; affected
平然
calm; composed; cool-headed; unperturbed
同然
virtually the same; as good as
当然のこと
a matter of course; something that is obvious or expected
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