English–Japanese

“weed” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizassō

Example

私は庭の雑草を抜きます。watashi wa niwa no zas sō o nu ki ma su

I pull weeds from the garden.

Illustration for 雑草 (weed)

How to say “weed” in Japanese

“Weed” in Japanese is 雑草 (zassō).

A weed is any unwanted plant that intrudes into a managed area such as a garden or field.

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

Example sentences with 雑草

雨の後は、庭に雑草がすぐ生えます。ame no ato wa niwa ni zas sō ga su gu ha e ma su

After the rain, weeds quickly grow in the garden.

Tips for using 雑草

  • The English word weed does not name one fixed plant species, and its meaning depends on the plant's unwanted place in a garden, field, or other managed area.

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