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VocabJLPT N1

artificial

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. artificial
2. man-made

This noun describes something that is made or created artificially by humans, as opposed to occurring naturally. It is often used as a modifier before other nouns, similar to saying "man-made" or "synthetic" in English. Examples include man-made lakes, artificial fibers, or synthetic materials.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Last week's news covered a plan to observe artificial meteor showers.

Sentence 2

This fiscal year we'll be launching a new line of artificial stone.

Sentence 3

I was shocked to find out that lake was artificial too!

Sentence 4

"Is artificial diamond actually harder than the real thing?" she asked.

Sentence 5

For the audit, we're keeping inspection records for all synthetic materials.