synonym Comparative
当たり前
VS
自然な
Differences Between "当たり前" and "自然な"
Option A
当たり前
Meaning
natural; obvious; to be expected; of course
Reading
あたりまえ (atarimae)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
時間を守るのは当たり前のことです。
It is natural to be on time.
Option B
自然な
Meaning
natural, spontaneous, unforced
Reading
しぜんな (shizenna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この写真は自然な笑顔がよく撮れていますね。
This photo captures a natural smile very well.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(natural; obvious; to be expected; of course)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 当たり前: Used to describe something that is normal, obvious, or should be expected. It can also imply a sense of common sense or a standard way of doing things. （当然のこと、または常識であることを表現する際に使われます。）
- 自然な: Describes something that exists in nature, or something that is not artificial or forced, but rather comes about naturally. 人の手を加えていないありのままの状態や、作為がなく、無理がない様子を表す形容動詞。
- 当たり前: Used to describe something that is normal, obvious, or should be expected. It can also imply a sense of common sense or a standard way of doing things. （当然のこと、または常識であることを表現する際に使われます。）
- 自然な: Describes something that exists in nature, or something that is not artificial or forced, but rather comes about naturally. 人の手を加えていないありのままの状態や、作為がなく、無理がない様子を表す形容動詞。
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