Environment
noun, の adjective
The loop that makes up the boundary of this area holds in the environment, at least this particular one.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
家の周りの環境がよくないので、引っこすことにしました。
I’ve decided to move because the environment around my house is not good.
生まれ持った性格っていうのもあるだろうけど、環境によって変えられることもあると思うんだ。
Of course one’s inherent personality plays a role, but I think that some things can be shaped by one’s environment.
環境保護の観点では、固形石けんの方が液体石けんよりも優れている。
From an environmental perspective, bar soap is usually better than the liquid kind.