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“grow thickly” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishigeru

Example

夏になると、庭の草が茂ります。natsu ni na ru to niwa no kusa ga shige ri ma su

In summer, the grass in the garden grows thickly.

Illustration for 茂る (grow thickly)

How to say “grow thickly” in Japanese

“Grow thickly” in Japanese is 茂る (shigeru).

Shows vegetation filling space with abundant leaves and branches as it grows.

Full entry for 茂る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 茂る

山道の両側で、竹が茂っています。san dō no ryō gawa de take ga shige tte i ma su

Bamboo grows in dense stands on both sides of the mountain trail.

Tips for using 茂る

  • 茂る (shigeru) commonly describes grasses, trees, and leaves in seasonal scenery, not only plants in an untended garden.

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