人工
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Base noun form. Used to describe things created by humans rather than occurring naturally. Often modifies other nouns, e.g., 『人工の湖』 (jinkou no mizuumi, 'artificial lake').
Theme
At a tech expo, User and their friend Ken discuss the latest innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence.
人工
じんこう
artificial / man-made
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a robot made by humans — it's 'artificial' or 'man-made.' Think of '人工' (jinkou) as 'jin' (human) + 'kou' (work) — human work!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『人工』 (jinkou) is often used in technology and science contexts, such as 『人工知能』 (jinkou chinou, 'artificial intelligence') or 『人工衛星』 (jinkou eisei, 'artificial satellite'), reflecting advancements in innovation.
Forms
Base: 人工Base noun form. Used to describe things created by humans rather than occurring naturally. Often modifies other nouns, e.g., 『人工の湖』 (jinkou no mizuumi, 'artificial lake').