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“till” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitagayasu

Example

農家は畑を耕します。nō ka wa hatake o tagaya shi ma su

The farmer tills the field.

Illustration for 耕す (till)

How to say “till” in Japanese

“Till” in Japanese is 耕す (tagayasu).

Describes working and loosening soil so it becomes ready to support the growth of crops.

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

Example sentences with 耕す

この機械なら、硬い土も簡単に耕せます。ko no ki kai na ra kata i tsuchi mo kan tan ni tagaya se ma su

With this machine, even hard soil can be tilled easily.

Tips for using 耕す

  • In Japanese, 耕す (tagayasu) applies mainly to preparing soil for crops, while English cultivate also commonly extends to developing skills, relationships, or habits.

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