Japanese word

作物

Pronunciation

Romajisakumotsu

Meaning

  • nouncrop

Example

この地域では米が主な作物です。ko no chi iki de wa bei ga omo na saku motsu de su

Rice is the main crop in this region.

Illustration for 作物 (crop)

More examples

この土地では作物がよく育ちます。ko no to chi de wa saku motsu ga yo ku soda chi ma su

Crops grow well on this land.

Core concept

It refers to plants grown and harvested for food, materials, or sale.

Common phrases

  • 作物を育てるsaku motsu o soda te ru

    grow crops

  • 作物の種類saku motsu no shu rui

    types of crops

  • 作物を収穫するsaku motsu o shū kaku su ru

    harvest crops

Similar words

農作物nōsakubutsu: A plant cultivated on farmland for food, materials, or sale.

Definition in Japanese

食料や材料として栽培し、収穫する植物。また、その収穫物。shoku ryō ya zai ryō to shi te sai bai shi shū kaku su ru shoku butsu ma ta so no shū kaku butsu

Word origin

作物 (sakumotsu) combines 作 (saku, "make") with 物 (motsu, "thing"), expressing the idea of something produced and giving the word its meaning of a cultivated crop.

Usage tips

  • In food and agriculture, English uses crop for a plant harvest, while produce usually refers to fresh fruits and vegetables sold as food.

Other meanings

  • producenoun

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