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“nutrient” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyōbun

Example

植物は土から養分を吸収します。shoku butsu wa tsuchi ka ra yō bun o kyū shū shi ma su

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil.

Illustration for 養分 (nutrient)

How to say “nutrient” in Japanese

“Nutrient” in Japanese is 養分 (yōbun).

Describes a substance that a living thing takes in to grow and maintain its basic functions.

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

Example sentences with 養分

土に養分を加えると、野菜がよく育ちます。tsuchi ni yō bun o kuwa e ru to ya sai ga yo ku soda chi ma su

Adding nutrients to the soil helps vegetables grow well.

Tips for using 養分

  • In Japanese biology and gardening, 養分 (yōbun) can include minerals absorbed from soil, so it is not limited to edible food.

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