VocabJLPT N2
nature
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. nature
  2. 2. spontaneity
  3. 3. natural airhead
Means "natural" in the sense of occurring in nature, not artificial or man-made, and is used for things like natural hot springs or natural ingredients. It can also be used colloquially to describe a person who is charmingly airheaded or oblivious in an innocent way. The second usage is informal and somewhat humorous.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Did you do that on purpose? No wait — are you just naturally like that?!

Sentence 2

His kindness doesn't feel put on — it's just who he is.

Sentence 3

Was that joke meant to be sarcastic, or are you just naturally like that?

Sentence 4

She seems a bit ditzy, but she's actually really strong on the inside.

Sentence 5

That laugh of yours — that's not calculated, is it? It's just natural?