Japanese word

養分

Pronunciation

Romajiyōbun

Meaning

  • nounnutrient

Example

植物は土から養分を吸収します。shoku butsu wa tsuchi ka ra yō bun o kyū shū shi ma su

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil.

Illustration for 養分 (nutrient)

More examples

土に養分を加えると、野菜がよく育ちます。tsuchi ni yō bun o kuwa e ru to ya sai ga yo ku soda chi ma su

Adding nutrients to the soil helps vegetables grow well.

Core concept

Describes a substance that a living thing takes in to grow and maintain its basic functions.

Common phrases

  • 養分を含むyō bun o fuku mu

    contain nutrients

  • 養分を取り込むyō bun o to ri ko mu

    take in nutrients

Similar words

栄養分eiyōbun: A substance that provides what a living thing needs to grow and maintain basic functions.
栄養素eiyōso: A specific substance that a living thing takes in and uses for growth and normal functioning.

Definition in Japanese

生物が成長し、生命活動を保つために取り入れる物質。sei butsu ga sei chō shi sei mei katsu dō o tamo tsu ta me ni to ri i re ru bus shitsu

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 養分 (yōbun) combines 養 (yō, "nourish") and 分 (bun, "part"), giving the sense of a nourishing part.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese biology and gardening, 養分 (yōbun) can include minerals absorbed from soil, so it is not limited to edible food.

Other meanings

  • nourishmentnoun

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