wildness; wild nature; untamed nature
Refers to the inherent wild, untamed quality of animals, nature, or sometimes human instincts. Often contrasted with 理性 (reason) or 飼いならされた状態 (domesticated state).
There is still wildness left in his eyes.
This forest retains its wild, untamed state.
Cornered, the dog let its wild instincts take over and fled.
Animals kept by humans for a long time can lose their wild nature.
Once in the forest, he felt his wild nature awaken within him.