Dictionary
English - Japanese
Native
ˈneɪdɪv
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
ネイティブ (native), 先住の (indigenous), 生まれた土地の (born in a specific place), 特有の (characteristic)
Native meanings in Japanese
ネイティブ (native)
Example:
She is a native speaker of Japanese.
彼女は日本語のネイティブスピーカーです。
I want to learn from a native teacher.
ネイティブの先生から学びたいです。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in language learning or cultural discussions to indicate someone who speaks a language as their first language.
Note: Commonly used in language education contexts to refer to someone who has grown up speaking the language.
先住の (indigenous)
Example:
The native tribes of the region have a rich culture.
その地域の先住民族は豊かな文化を持っています。
Native plants are important for the ecosystem.
先住の植物は生態系にとって重要です。
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about indigenous peoples, environmental issues, or cultural heritage.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the original inhabitants of a place and their connection to the land.
生まれた土地の (born in a specific place)
Example:
He is a native of Tokyo.
彼は東京の生まれです。
She considers herself a native of New York.
彼女はニューヨークの生まれだと考えています。
Usage: informalContext: Used in social conversations to describe someone's place of birth or origin.
Note: This meaning can be used to indicate pride in one's hometown or region.
特有の (characteristic)
Example:
The native cuisine of the area is very diverse.
その地域の特有の料理は非常に多様です。
Native customs are celebrated during the festival.
祭りでは特有の習慣が祝われます。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in discussions about regional characteristics, traditions, or specialties.
Note: This meaning highlights the unique attributes of a culture, tradition, or environment.
Native's synonyms
indigenous
Indigenous refers to originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native to a region.
Example: The indigenous people of this region have a rich cultural heritage.
Note: Indigenous often implies a stronger connection to the land and history of a place compared to native.
autochthonous
Autochthonous means native to a place or region; indigenous.
Example: The autochthonous flora of the island is unique and diverse.
Note: Autochthonous is a more formal or scientific term compared to native.
aboriginal
Aboriginal refers to the original or earliest known inhabitants of a region.
Example: The aboriginal tribes have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.
Note: Aboriginal often carries a historical or cultural connotation, especially in relation to the earliest inhabitants of a land.
local
Local means belonging to or occurring in a particular area, city, or region.
Example: The local community welcomed us with open arms.
Note: Local can refer to anything specific to a particular area, not necessarily implying a deep historical connection as native does.
Native expressions, common phrases
Native speaker
A native speaker refers to someone who has spoken a particular language since they were a baby, usually indicating a high level of proficiency.
Example: She is a native speaker of English, so she speaks fluently and with a perfect accent.
Note: This phrase specifically relates to language proficiency rather than general origin or belonging.
Native land
Native land refers to the country or region where a person was born or has strong emotional ties.
Example: He longed to return to his native land after years of living abroad.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the emotional or sentimental attachment to a place of origin.
Native country
Native country is similar to native land, referring to the country where a person was born or has citizenship.
Example: Despite living in the US for many years, she still considers Japan her native country.
Note: This phrase is often used interchangeably with 'native land' but may emphasize legal or official ties to a country.
Native habitat
Native habitat refers to the natural environment or surroundings where a plant or animal species typically lives or grows.
Example: The endangered species is struggling to survive in its native habitat due to deforestation.
Note: This phrase is used in the context of ecology and biology to describe the natural environment of a species.
Native language
Native language refers to the first language a person learns and speaks fluently from childhood.
Example: Although she learned multiple languages, her native language is Spanish.
Note: This phrase specifically denotes the primary language spoken by an individual from a young age.
Native culture
Native culture encompasses the customs, traditions, beliefs, and practices of a particular group of people.
Example: She proudly embraces her native culture by practicing traditional dances and customs.
Note: This phrase highlights the cultural heritage and practices of a specific group or community.
Native flora and fauna
Native flora and fauna refer to the plant and animal species that naturally occur and belong to a specific region or ecosystem.
Example: The conservation area is home to a diverse range of native flora and fauna.
Note: This phrase is commonly used in environmental discussions to describe the indigenous plant and animal life of an area.
Native everyday (slang) expressions
Native to
Used to describe something that is originally from or associated with a specific place.
Example: This species is native to South America.
Note: The term 'native to' emphasizes the inherent connection or origin of something to a particular place.
Native son/daughter
Refers to someone who was born or raised in a specific place and who is typically deeply connected to that place.
Example: He is a native son of the city, loved by all its residents.
Note: The term 'native son/daughter' carries a sense of pride, loyalty, and deep-rootedness to a particular location or community.
Native tongue
Refers to a person's first or primary language, the language they learned from birth or as a child.
Example: English is his native tongue, but he's also fluent in Spanish.
Note: The term 'native tongue' emphasizes the intimately familiar and natural quality of a person's first language.
Native informant
Refers to a local person who provides information or insights about a particular culture or community to an outsider.
Example: The anthropologist relied on a native informant to understand the local customs and traditions.
Note: The term 'native informant' implies a source of authentic and firsthand knowledge about a specific group or society.
Native soil
Refers to the land or country where a person was born or comes from, often evoking feelings of nostalgia or attachment.
Example: Despite living abroad, she always longed for the scent of her native soil.
Note: The term 'native soil' conveys a sentimental connection to the physical land of one's birth or ancestry.
Native dress
Refers to the traditional clothing or attire associated with a particular culture or ethnic group.
Example: She wore the traditional native dress of her tribe to the cultural festival.
Note: The term 'native dress' highlights the cultural significance and identity conveyed through traditional clothing styles.
Native - Examples
English is not his native language.
A bennszülött törzsek évszázadok óta élnek ezen a területen.
Az őslakosoknak fontos a természetes erőforrások megőrzése.
Native grammar
Native - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: native
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): native
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): natives
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): native
Syllables, Separation and Stress
native Contains 2 syllables: na • tive
Phonetic transcription: ˈnā-tiv
na tive , ˈnā tiv (The red syllable is stressed)
Native - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
native: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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