nature
gb/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/ us/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
A2
英語
~ 600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
the natural world
The world of plants, animals, land, and other things not made by people.
用法パターン：
[something] in nature
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'nature' with 'natural' and say 'I like natural' instead of 'I like nature'.
類義語
environment (Focuses more on surroundings and conditions rather than the whole natural world.)
対義語
civilization (Refers to human society and culture as opposed to the natural world.)
コロケーション
wild nature
|in nature
|protect nature
|study nature
テーマ
environment
|science
|daily life
|nature
例文
- We should spend more time in nature to relax.
- Nature has its own way of balancing life.
- The beauty of nature can be breathtaking.
- Scientists study nature to understand how ecosystems work.
学習者向け例文
- I like to walk in nature.
- Nature is beautiful in spring.
- We must protect nature for the future.
名詞
B1
entity
2
basic quality or character
The main quality or type of a person or thing.
用法パターン：
the nature of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'nature' with 'behavior', but 'nature' is about inherent qualities, not temporary actions.
類義語
character (Often used for personality traits; slightly narrower focus.)
対義語
artifice (Implies something artificial or contrived instead of inherent.)
コロケーション
human nature
|true nature
|by nature
|change the nature
テーマ
psychology
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It's in his nature to help others.
- The nature of the problem is complex.
- She finally showed her true nature.
- Human nature drives us to seek connection.
学習者向け例文
- It is my nature to be quiet.
- The nature of the job is hard.
- She has a kind nature.
名詞
B2
entity
3
type or kind
The type or kind of something.
用法パターン：
the nature of [something]
類義語
type (More general and common for classification without implying deeper qualities.)
対義語
exception (Represents something that does not fit into a given type or category.)
コロケーション
legal nature
|technical nature
|confidential nature
テーマ
general
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They discussed matters of a confidential nature.
- This work is of a technical nature.
- The dispute is legal in nature.
学習者向け例文
- The meeting was of a private nature.
- His job is business in nature.
- We talked about things of a personal nature.
文法
辞書形
nature
IPA
GB/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
US/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
音節・強勢
nature （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (nature)
活用形
Noun
- Base: nature
- Plural: nature, natures
関連語
Forms
natures
noun
Related words
naturalist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unnatural
adjective B1
unnaturally
adverb
Advanced or less common
naturalize
verb
naturalization
noun B2
表現
by nature
1/bˈaɪ nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
because of inherent qualities
Used to say that someone or something has a certain quality from birth or naturally.
例文
- She is shy by nature and avoids large crowds.
- By nature, cats are independent animals.
human nature
1/hjˈumən nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Basic qualities of people
The usual ways people think, feel, and act that are part of being human.
例文
- It's human nature to want to be liked.
- It's just human nature to want to belong.
- Helping others is part of human nature.
- Curiosity is part of human nature.
second nature
1/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
automatic skill or habit
Something you can do easily because you have done it many times before.
例文
- Driving has become second nature to her.
- After years of practice, playing the piano was second nature.
second nature
2/sˈɛkənd nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ/
idiom
something done without thinking from habit
Something you can do very easily because you have done it many times before.
例文
- Driving has become second nature to her after years on the road.
- For him, speaking in public is second nature.