synonym Comparative
天然
VS
尤も
Differences Between "天然" and "尤も"
Option A
天然
Meaning
natural
Reading
てんねん (tennen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは天然のミネラルウォーターです。
This is natural mineral water.
Option B
尤も
Meaning
indeed, quite right, natural, reasonable; (as conjunction) however, but then
Reading
もっとも (mottomo)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼が怒るのも尤もだ。
It's quite natural for him to be angry.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(natural)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 天然: Refers to something existing in or derived from nature, not made or caused by humankind. Often used to describe resources, food, or environments.
- 尤も: 道理にかなっている、当然であるという肯定的な意味。また、接続詞として使う場合は「そうは言うものの」「もっともらしく」のように、前の内容を認めつつも、反対意見や補足をする際に用いられる。 (A positive meaning of being reasonable or natural. When used as a conjunction, like 'that being said' or 'plausibly', it's used to acknowledge the preceding content while presenting a counter-argument or supplement.)
- 天然: Refers to something existing in or derived from nature, not made or caused by humankind. Often used to describe resources, food, or environments.
- 尤も: 道理にかなっている、当然であるという肯定的な意味。また、接続詞として使う場合は「そうは言うものの」「もっともらしく」のように、前の内容を認めつつも、反対意見や補足をする際に用いられる。 (A positive meaning of being reasonable or natural. When used as a conjunction, like 'that being said' or 'plausibly', it's used to acknowledge the preceding content while presenting a counter-argument or supplement.)
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