資源
Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.
Exemples
3 sur 5この町は水資源が豊かです。
This town is rich in water resources.
私たちは天然資源を大切にしなければなりません。
We must value our natural resources.
今日は資源ゴミを出す日だよ。
Today is the day to put out the recyclables.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 資 means 'assets' and the second kanji 源 means 'source.' Think of it as the 'source of assets.'
Quiz rapide
地球の___を大切に使いましょう。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
この町は水資源が豊かです。
everydayThis town is rich in water resources.
私たちは天然資源を大切にしなければなりません。
formalWe must value our natural resources.
今日は資源ゴミを出す日だよ。
informalToday is the day to put out the recyclables.
エネルギー資源の枯渇が大きな問題となっている。
academicThe depletion of energy resources has become a major problem.
わが社にとって、社員は最も重要な経営資源です。
businessFor our company, employees are the most important management resource.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
資源を再利用する
to reuse resources
資源が底をつく
to run out of resources
資源を無駄にする
to waste resources
Souvent confondu avec
Zairyou refers to specific ingredients for a single product, whereas Shigen refers to broad, systemic assets like coal or talent.
Zaisan usually refers to personal wealth or property, while Shigen is used for materials used in production or environmental contexts.
Notes d'usage
Use shigen when talking about large-scale supplies like oil, minerals, or human skills. In daily life, it most frequently appears in the term 'shigen-gomi' (recyclable waste).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'zairyou' (ingredients) when they mean natural resources. Also, remember that 'shigen' is a noun and cannot be turned into a verb by just adding 'suru'.
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 資 means 'assets' and the second kanji 源 means 'source.' Think of it as the 'source of assets.'
Origine du mot
A Sino-Japanese compound word combining 'zi' (capital/wealth) and 'yuan' (source/origin).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Because Japan is a country with few natural resources, the efficient use and recycling of 'shigen' is a major part of education and social responsibility.
Quiz rapide
地球の___を大切に使いましょう。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
抗争
A1A serious struggle or conflict between opposing groups, factions, or organizations. It often implies a prolonged period of resistance, power struggles, or violent feuding.
平和
A1A state of harmony and the absence of conflict, war, or disturbance. It is used to describe both global stability between nations and a quiet, tranquil personal lifestyle or environment.
和平
A1和平 (wahei) refers to a state of peace or the restoration of peace, specifically in a diplomatic or formal context between conflicting parties. Unlike the more general word for peace (平和), it often implies the process of ending a war or dispute through negotiation.
休戦
A1A temporary cessation of fighting or conflict by mutual agreement; a truce or armistice. It indicates a period where parties agree to stop hostile actions, whether in a literal war or a metaphorical argument.
停戦
A1A temporary cessation of fighting or a ceasefire agreement between opposing forces in a conflict. It is used when parties agree to stop hostilities to allow for negotiations, humanitarian aid, or the permanent end of a war.
組織
A1Soshiki refers to a structured group of people working together for a specific purpose, such as a company, institution, or system. It can also refer to biological tissue in a medical or scientific context, describing how cells are arranged.
協会
A1An organized group of people who have the same interest, job, or purpose. It is commonly used for professional bodies, sports leagues, or non-profit organizations that represent a collective interest.
学会
A1An academic society or a professional organization where scholars and researchers share their findings. It also commonly refers to the specific academic conferences or meetings organized by these groups.
法人
A1A legal entity or organization, such as a company or non-profit, that is recognized by law as having rights and duties similar to those of a person. It distinguishes a group or institution from an individual human being in legal and business matters.
組合
A1A formal organization or association formed by individuals or groups with a common interest, most commonly referring to a labor union or a cooperative. It describes a collective body where members work together to achieve shared social, economic, or professional goals.
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