English–Japanese

“natural history” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihakubutsu

Example

博物に興味があります。haku butsu ni kyō mi ga a ri ma su

I am interested in natural history.

Illustration for 博物 (natural history)

How to say “natural history” in Japanese

“Natural history” in Japanese is 博物 (hakubutsu).

Treats the natural world as a wide collection of living things, materials, and phenomena to be observed and studied.

Full entry for 博物: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 博物

休日に博物を扱う本を図書館で借りました。kyū jitsu ni haku butsu o atsuka u hon o to sho kan de ka ri ma shi ta

I borrowed a book about natural history from the library on the weekend.

Tips for using 博物

  • The name Natural History Museum is common in English-speaking places, making natural history a familiar label for collections about the natural world.

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