English–Japanese
“unnatural” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifushizen
Example
その笑顔は不自然です。so no e gao wa fu shi zen de su
That smile is unnatural.
How to say “unnatural” in Japanese
“Unnatural” in Japanese is 不自然 (fushizen).
Describes something that fails to look, sound, or behave as it normally would, so it seems forced or out of place.
Example sentences with 不自然
練習した表現を無理に使うと、会話が不自然になります。ren shū shi ta hyō gen o mu ri ni tsuka u to kai wa ga fu shi zen ni na ri ma su
Forcing yourself to use a phrase you practiced can make your conversation sound unnatural.
Tips for using 不自然
- In conversation, 不自然 (fushizen) often describes wording, pauses, or behavior that feels forced rather than merely unusual, making it useful for subtle criticism.