人為
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
human agency; artificiality; human work
Refers to something done by humans rather than occurring naturally. Often used in contrast to natural phenomena, especially in formal or technical contexts. The gloss 'art' is a rare, older usage.
This accident was caused by human error.
We discuss the boundary between the artificial and the natural.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉は人為によるto say that something is caused by human intervention rather than nature
This accident was caused by human error.
- 人為が加わるfor human intervention to be added to a natural process or state
No human intervention has affected this forest.