環境 (kankyou) refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It can mean the natural world (nature, pollution) or the specific conditions of a place like a living or working environment. For example, '自然環境を守ろう。' (Let's protect the natural environment.)

環境 (かんきょう) は周りの世界や状況。自然、生活、学習など、様々な場所で使います。例：良い学習環境。