noun
artificial object; man-made object
General term for anything made by humans, as opposed to natural objects. Often contrasted with 自然物.
See also: 自然物
この公園には人工物がほとんどない。
There are almost no man-made objects in this park.
自然物と人工
Let's think about the difference between natural and artificial objects.
noun
Used in archaeology and related fields for objects made by humans in the past.
遺跡から多くの人工物が発掘された。
Many artifacts were excavated from the ruins.