🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

自然現象

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shizen genshō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Natural-Phenomenon/ˈnætʃərəl ˈfɛnəˌmɛnən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"雷は自然現象の一つです。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An observable event or occurrence that is a result of natural processes.

    "The aurora borealis is a stunning natural phenomenon that attracts many visitors to the Arctic regions."
  2. 2

    Any event or occurrence in nature that can be scientifically studied.

    "Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are examples of natural phenomena that scientists study to understand geological processes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'natural phenomenon' originates from the Latin word 'naturalis', meaning 'of nature', combined with the Greek word 'phainomenon', meaning 'that which appears'. The phrase has evolved to describe observable events in nature, particularly those that occur without human intervention.

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