What does 自然 mean?
自然 is a Japanese noun meaning “nature, spontaneous” in English. It can also be translated as “natural, naturally” depending on context. It is written as 自然 in kanji, しぜん in hiragana, and shizen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
われわれは自然の法則に従う。
We are subject to the laws of nature.
エコロジーのために堪え忍ぶのではなく、自然と調和した住環境の快適性が必要である。
Not just for the sake of the ecology, a natural living environment is necessary.