English–Japanese
“pesticide” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinōyaku
Example
農家は農薬の使用を減らしています。nō ka wa nō yaku no shi yō o he ra shi te i ma su
Farmers are reducing their use of pesticides.
How to say “pesticide” in Japanese
“Pesticide” in Japanese is 農薬 (nōyaku).
Refers to a substance applied to crops or their surroundings to control organisms that can reduce agricultural production.
Example sentences with 農薬
使用前に、農薬のラベルをよく読みます。shi yō mae ni nō yaku no ra be ru o yo ku yo mi ma su
Before using a pesticide, read its label carefully.
Tips for using 農薬
- In English, pesticide is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, so it covers more than substances used against insects.