"Natto" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Natto is a type of Japanese fermented soybean dish. It is made by fermenting boiled soybeans with Bacillus subtilis, a type of bacteria that produces nattokinase, an enzyme that breaks down the soybeans' natural compounds. The resulting mixture is a sticky, slimy, and acronym-packed substance with a strong smell and a distinctive flavor. It is typically served over rice or noodles and is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
Natterer is a genus of rodents in the family Muridae. The European harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) is a common species in this genus.
Naturalised refers to the process of acquiring the nationality or citizenship of a country by a foreign-born person, usually through legal means such as registration, application, or marrying a citizen. The person becomes a full-fledged citizen with all the rights and responsibilities associated with that nationality. For example, "After living in the country for 10 years, she decided to naturalise and obtain a US passport."