natural
Describes something that exists in or is caused by nature, rather than being made or changed by humans. It can also refer to someone's innate abilities or a relaxed, normal way of behaving.
例文
3 / 5She has natural blonde hair.
Her hair color is original and not dyed.
The government is committed to protecting the natural habitat of these birds.
The state promises to save the original living environment of the birds.
Don't pose too much for the photo; just try to look natural.
Try to look relaxed and normal in the picture.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Nature'. If something belongs to 'Nature', it is 'Natural'.
クイックテスト
He has a ___ talent for playing the piano; he never even took lessons.
正解!
正解は: natural
例文
She has natural blonde hair.
everydayHer hair color is original and not dyed.
The government is committed to protecting the natural habitat of these birds.
formalThe state promises to save the original living environment of the birds.
Don't pose too much for the photo; just try to look natural.
informalTry to look relaxed and normal in the picture.
Natural selection is the process by which species adapt to their environment.
academicThe biological process of survival of the fittest is essential to evolution.
The company prefers natural growth over acquiring smaller competitors.
businessThe business wants to grow through its own sales rather than buying other companies.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
it's only natural
it is a normal and expected reaction
a natural-born leader
someone with innate leadership skills
die of natural causes
to die from illness or old age rather than an accident
よく混同される語
Nature is a noun (the physical world), while natural is an adjective (describing the world).
Normal means usual or average, while natural means occurring in nature or being innate.
使い方のコツ
Use 'natural' to describe things not altered by humans. When describing people, it means they are acting in a way that is not forced or fake.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the noun 'nature' as an adjective, saying 'nature food' instead of 'natural food'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Nature'. If something belongs to 'Nature', it is 'Natural'.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'naturalis', meaning 'by birth' or 'according to nature'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In Western marketing, the word 'natural' is frequently used on food packaging to imply healthiness, though its legal definition is often broad.
クイックテスト
He has a ___ talent for playing the piano; he never even took lessons.
正解!
正解は: natural
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