자연
jayeon[t͡ɕa̠jʌ̹n]
The English word 'nature' is translated into Korean as 자연 (jayeon).
자연 is a noun used to refer to the natural world and its order. Note that while 자연 refers to the physical environment, the adjective 자연스럽다 is used to describe things that are natural in the sense of being unforced, spontaneous or smooth.
Meaning: the natural world and its order (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jayeon
Did you know?
- While 자연 is the natural world, Koreans use 천연 to describe 'natural' ingredients in cosmetics or food that are not synthetic.
- The word 자연 is formed from the characters for 'self' and 'being thus', literally meaning 'that which is so of itself'.
- The word 자연 can be used in the phrase 자연사, which refers to both 'natural history' as a science and 'death by natural causes'.
Examples in context
- 자연은 매혹적이다.Nature is fascinating.This sentence is useful for saying that nature is fascinating using 자연.Tatoeba #10576557 by ssuss32, translation #8776843 by shekitten
- 자연이란 대단하구나.Nature is amazing.This sentence is useful for expressing that nature is amazing using 자연.Tatoeba #13135969 by SN_H, translation #8147305 by Hybrid
- 이곳은 정말 아름다운 자연으로 가득 차 있어요.This place is filled with truly beautiful nature.
- 우리는 자연환경을 보호해야 합니다.We need to protect the natural environment.
- 내일은 화려한 자연경치를 구경하러 갈 거야.Tomorrow, I'm going to see the splendid natural scenery.
- 자연 속에서 휴식을 취하고 싶어요.jayeon sogeseo hyusigeul chwihago sipeoyo.I want to rest in nature.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are walking in a forest park.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 자연이 정말 아름답네요.minjun ssi, jayeoni jeongmal areumdapneyo.Minjun, nature is truly beautiful.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요, 공기도 정말 상쾌해요.majayo, gonggido jeongmal sangkwaehaeyo.That's true, the air is also very refreshing.
- 민지 Min-ji자연을 가까이서 보니 정말 좋아요.jayeoneul gakkaiseo boni jeongmal joayo.It is really nice to see nature up close.
- 민준 Min-jun저도 민지 씨 말에 동감이에요.jeodo minji ssi mare danggamieyo.I agree with you, Minji.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nature” translations and entries 자연, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 자연, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
