also: アーテフィシャル
Used as an adjectival noun (na-adjective) to describe something man-made, synthetic, or not natural. Often appears in compound terms like アーティフィシャルフラワー (artificial flower).
This houseplant is artificial, but it looks very real.
アーティフィシャルな素材を使ったバッグが人気だ。
Bags made of artificial materials are popular.