1.
natural (in style or appearance); understated
Describes a relaxed, unpretentious look or style — in fashion, makeup, or interior design — that appears effortless and stays close to natural materials, colors, and forms.
A loanword used mainly of aesthetic style — understated, and close to natural materials and colors. Typically a な-adjective.
Common collocations
- ナチュラルな雰囲気: a natural, relaxed atmosphere
- ナチュラルメイク: natural (light) makeup
- ナチュラル志向: a preference for natural things
Usage
- For "natural" in the scientific or literal sense (natural phenomena, natural resources), 自然な is used instead; ナチュラル is chiefly about style and taste.