Japanese word

庭園

Pronunciation

Romajiteien

Meaning

  • noungarden

Example

この庭園は春に特に美しいです。ko no tei en wa haru ni toku ni utsuku shi i de su

This garden is especially beautiful in spring.

Illustration for 庭園 (garden)

More examples

週末には家族と庭園をゆっくり散策します。shū matsu ni wa ka zoku to tei en o yu kku ri san saku shi ma su

I take a leisurely walk through the garden with my family on weekends.

Core concept

Refers to a planned outdoor space where plants, paths, and other features are arranged for beauty or enjoyment.

Common phrases

  • 美しい庭園utsuku shi i tei en

    beautiful garden

  • 庭園を散策するtei en o san saku su ru

    take a walk through a garden

  • 庭園を訪れるtei en o otozu re ru

    visit a garden

Similar words

庭niwa: A space around a home or building that may contain plants, paths, and places to relax.
ガーデンgāden: A garden designed for enjoyment, display, or use as part of a named attraction.
園sono: An arranged area of land with plants, sometimes connected to a temple, residence, or public facility.

Definition in Japanese

樹木や草花を植え、池や築山などを設けて美しく整えた広い庭。ju moku ya kusa bana o u e ike ya tsukiyama na do o mō ke te utsuku shi ku totono e ta hiro i niwa

Word origin

This Sino-Japanese compound combines 庭 (tei, "garden") and 園 (en, "garden or enclosed space"), giving 庭園 (teien) its meaning of a landscaped garden.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese cultural and travel conversations, 庭園 (teien) often refers to a carefully designed garden associated with a temple, residence, or other notable place.

Other meanings

  • parknoun

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