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“rice field” in Japanese

田た
Illustration of "rice field" in a Japanese cultural setting
A vast, green rice field stretches out under a clear blue sky, with farmers tending to the young plants and traditional farmhouses dotting the landscape in the distance.

Usage note

田 refers specifically to a rice paddy, a common sight in rural Japan and essential to Japanese agriculture and cuisine.

Examples

  • 田で働いています。

    I work in the rice field.

  • 田の近くに住んでいます。

    I live near the field.

  • 田の景色がきれいです。

    The view of the rice field is beautiful.

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What does "田" mean?

  • A. rice field
  • B. younger brother
  • C. fire
  • D. copper

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