How to Say "Nature Park" in Japanese

自然公園

The English phrase nature park is translated into Japanese as 自然公園.

自然公園 is used to refer to a nature park.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of 自然 (shizen) meaning 'nature' and 公園 (kōen) meaning 'park'.

While 自然公園 is the general term, Japan uses a specific legal system of 国立公園 (National Parks) where private land and homes are often included within the park boundaries.
The kanji 自然 (nature) literally translates to 'spontaneous' or 'of itself', suggesting that nature is something that happens naturally without human intervention.
The word 園 in 公園 is also used in 幼稚園 (kindergarten), as both places were conceptualized as 'gardens' for growth and development.

自然公園に行きたいです。
I want to go to a nature park.
こちらの自然保護区は本当に美しいですね。
This nature conservation area is truly beautiful, isn't it?
この自然公園はとても広いです。
Kono shizen kōen wa totemo hiroi desu.
This nature park is very large.
近くに新しい自然公園ができました。
Chikaku ni atarashii shizen kōen ga dekimashita.
A new nature park was built nearby.
週末にこの自然公園へ行きませんか。
Shūmatsu ni kono shizen kōen e ikimasen ka.
Shall we go to this nature park this weekend?

Ren and Misaki are planning a trip together.

蓮 Ren

おすすめの自然公園はありますか。
Osusume no shizen kōen wa arimasu ka.
Do you have a recommended nature park?
美咲 Misaki

はい、北にある公園がとても綺麗です。
Hai, kita ni aru kōen ga totemo kirei desu.
Yes, the park in the north is very beautiful.
蓮 Ren

そこに行ってみましょう。
Soko ni itte mimashō.
Let's try going there.
美咲 Misaki

いいですね。楽しみです。
Ii desu ne. Tanoshimi desu.
That sounds good. I'm looking forward to it.

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