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環境 (かんきょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N3 Freq. Frequency Top 1,000 Meanings 1
noun
environment ; surroundings ; circumstances
Broadly covers physical surroundings, natural environment, and social/cultural conditions. Common in compounds like 環境問題 (environmental issues) and 生活環境 (living environment).
この
地ち
域いき
は
自し
然ぜん
環かん
境きょう
が
豊ゆた
か
だ
。
This area has a rich natural environment.
Kanji 境 boundary, border, region Similar words 自し 然ぜん 自然 refers to nature itself, while 環境 emphasizes the surrounding conditions or context, including human-made aspects.
状じょう 況きょう 状況 is more about a specific situation or state of affairs, often temporary, whereas 環境 is broader and more stable.
Etymology Compound of 環 (ring, circle, surroundings) and 境 (boundary, area). The combination conveys the idea of one's surrounding area or conditions.
