環境

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The noun 環境 (かんきょう) denotes the surrounding conditions in which people or organisms live and act.
• Basic usage: It modifies working conditions in 静かな環境 and becomes the protected habitat in 水辺の環境を守る.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Surrounding conditions and habitat
  • It includes conditions affecting activity, such as sound, water, and ecological relationships, not just a location.