Translation and Meaning of: 野生 - yasei

The Japanese word 「野生」 (yasei) is composed of two kanji: 「野」 (ya) and 「生」 (sei). The kanji 「野」 refers to fields or wild areas, while 「生」 is related to life or living. Together, they form a term commonly translated as "wild" or "wildlife," denoting something that has grown or developed in a natural environment without human intervention.

"野生" is usually used to describe animals that live in a natural state, without domestication. When we refer to species that have not undergone human intervention, we use this expression to emphasize that they exist in harmony with their natural habitat. It is an important term in discussions about nature conservation, where the preservation of species in their wild state is essential for biodiversity.

The modern perception of 「野生」 also aligns with ecological movements that emphasize the importance of letting nature take its course. There are variations in the use of the word, such as in 「野生動物」 (yasei doubutsu), which means "wild animal", highlighting the importance of understanding their vital role in maintaining ecosystems. This idea permeates many aspects of contemporary culture, encouraging the protection of natural habitats and respectful coexistence with nature.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 野性 (Yasei) - Wild nature, animal instinct.
• 野蛮 (Yaban) - Savage, brutal; refers to primitive or uncivilized behavior.
• 野趣 (Yashu) - Natural charm, rustic beauty of nature.
• 野放 (Nobasa) - Release into nature, especially of animals or plants that are reintroduced to their natural habitat.
• 野外 (Yagai) - Open field, outdoor area, usually used in contexts of exploration or research.
• 野生的 (Yaseiteki) - Savage refers to characteristics or behaviors that are natural or instinctive.
• 野生動物 (Yasei Dōbutsu) - Wild animals living in their natural habitat.
• 野生植物 (Yasei Shokubutsu) - Wild plants that grow naturally without human cultivation.
• 野生生物 (Yasei Seibutsu) - Wild biology, which encompasses all forms of life that exist in nature without human intervention.

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野生

Romaji: yasei
Kana: やせい
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: wild

Meaning in English: wild

Definition: To live in a natural environment, not tamed by humans.

Example Sentences - (野生) yasei

See below some example sentences:

野生の動物が森の中を走っている。

Yasei no doubutsu ga mori no naka wo hashitte iru

Animais selvagens estão correndo na floresta.

• 野生の動物 - animal selvagem
• が - subject particle
• 森の中 - dentro da floresta
• を - direct object particle
• 走っている - correndo

野生の動物は自由に生きることができる。

Yasei no doubutsu wa jiyuu ni ikiru koto ga dekiru

Wild animals can live freely.

Wild animals can live freely.

• 野生の動物 - Wild animals
• は - Topic particle
• 自由に - Freely
• 生きる - Live
• ことができる - To be able to

この川の流域には多くの野生動物が生息しています。

Kono kawa no ryūiki ni wa ōku no yasei dōbutsu ga seisoku shite imasu

Many wild animals inhabit this river basin.

• この川の流域には - indicates the location where something is located, in this case, the watershed of this river
• 多くの - "muitos" em japonês significa "多く" (おおく, ooku).
• 野生動物 - Wild animals
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 生息しています - verb that means "to inhabit" or "to live in a certain place"