Korean Dictionary
How to say "Nature" in Korean
“Nature” in Korean is 자연 (pronounced "jayeon").
자연
jayeon
Usage & Context
Nature or 자연 encompasses all living and non-living things in the natural world. Korea has many national parks where people enjoy nature. Koreans increasingly seek nature experiences as a balance to urban life.
Example Sentence
주말에 자연 속에서 쉬고 싶어요.
I want to rest in nature on weekends.
How to use 자연 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Nature” is 자연, romanized as jayeon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 자연.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ja-yeon'. The 'ja' rhymes with English 'jah', and 'yeon' sounds like 'yun' with a closed vowel.
More Example Sentences
dreaming of retirement
자연 속에서 살고 싶어요.
I want to live surrounded by nature.
describing Korea
한국의 자연은 사계절이 뚜렷해요.
Korea's nature has distinct four seasons.
teaching kids
자연은 우리의 친구예요.
Nature is our friend.
Cultural Context
자연 is a fundamental word that also appears in 자연스럽다 (natural, unforced). Korean traditional aesthetics deeply value 자연미 (natural beauty) — unembellished, harmonizing with nature. Hiking (등산) is practically a national pastime, and 자연 휴양림 (natural recreation forests) are widespread government-maintained nature parks.
Editorial note
We review entries like 자연 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
자연이 정말 아름다워요.
Nature is truly beautiful.
자연을 느끼고 싶어요.
I want to feel nature.
자연 속에서 힐링했어요.
I healed in nature.
Related Expressions
자연스럽다
jayeonseureopda
to be natural
경치
gyeongchi
scenery
환경
hwangyeong
environment
산림
sallim
forest
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