English–Japanese

“organic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyūki

Example

この店では有機の野菜を売っています。ko no mise de wa yū ki no ya sai o u tte i ma su

This store sells organic vegetables.

Illustration for 有機 (organic)

How to say “organic” in Japanese

“Organic” in Japanese is 有機 (yūki).

Relates to matter, growth, or production that arises from living systems and is contrasted with the inorganic.

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

Example sentences with 有機

この農家は有機肥料を使って土を大切にしています。ko no nō ka wa yū ki hi ryō o tsuka tte tsuchi o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

This farmer uses organic fertilizer and takes good care of the soil.

Tips for using 有機

  • The word organic has separate scientific and food-related uses in English, so organic chemistry refers to a field of chemistry rather than farming practices.

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