A2 adjective ニュートラル #442 よく出る

natural

/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

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

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1

She has natural blonde hair.

Her hair color is original and not dyed.

2

The government is committed to protecting the natural habitat of these birds.

The state promises to save the original living environment of the birds.

3

Don't pose too much for the photo; just try to look natural.

Try to look relaxed and normal in the picture.

語族

名詞
nature
Verb
naturalize
副詞
naturally
形容詞
natural
関連
naturalist
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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

1

She has natural blonde hair.

everyday

Her hair color is original and not dyed.

2

The government is committed to protecting the natural habitat of these birds.

formal

The state promises to save the original living environment of the birds.

3

Don't pose too much for the photo; just try to look natural.

informal

Try to look relaxed and normal in the picture.

4

Natural selection is the process by which species adapt to their environment.

academic

The biological process of survival of the fittest is essential to evolution.

5

The company prefers natural growth over acquiring smaller competitors.

business

The business wants to grow through its own sales rather than buying other companies.

語族

名詞
nature
Verb
naturalize
副詞
naturally
形容詞
natural
関連
naturalist

よく使う組み合わせ

natural disaster a violent event like a flood or earthquake
natural resources materials like oil or wood found in nature
natural talent an ability someone is born with
natural light light coming from the sun
natural beauty attractiveness that is not modified or artificial

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

natural vs nature

Nature is a noun (the physical world), while natural is an adjective (describing the world).

natural vs normal

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.

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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

Attributive use (before a noun): natural beauty Predicative use (after a linking verb): It feels natural Can be followed by a 'to + infinitive' structure: It's natural to feel nervous
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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

関連単語

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

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