Translation and Meaning of: 芝生 - shibafu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 芝生 (shibafu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shibafu
Kana: しばふ
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: gram
Meaning in English: lawn
Definition: A low plant that is planted in gardens and parks.
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Explanation and Etymology - (芝生) shibafu
The word 「芝生」 (shibafu) refers to an area covered by carefully maintained grass, that is, a lawn. The composition of the kanji characters that form this word is quite interesting. The first kanji, 「芝」 (shiba), initially referred to a particular type of grass found in Japan. The second kanji, 「生」 (fu, when combined with shiba), means life or to grow. This kanji suggests something alive and growing, which makes a lot of sense when considering a green and well-maintained lawn.
The word 「芝生」 can be used in various contexts. For example, people love to spend relaxing afternoons on a 「芝生」 in parks, enjoying the scenery and the contact with nature. Lawns are often associated with beauty and tranquility, becoming ideal places for picnics and outdoor activities. Furthermore, maintaining a good 「芝生」 is crucial in sports like soccer, where the quality of the grass can significantly influence the practice of the sport.
Historically, lawns have been cultivated for centuries, especially in Japanese gardens, where they are valued for their simple and clean aesthetics. The introduction of modern gardening techniques has allowed the cultivation of 「芝生」 to become common in many parts of the world, not just in Japan. Taking care of a lawn requires attention to detail, from choosing the right seeds to regular watering and mowing, to ensure it remains healthy and visually pleasing.
Synonyms and similar words
- 草地 (Kusachi) - Field covered with grass.
- 緑地 (Ryokuchi) - Green area, space with vegetation.
- 芝地 (Shiba-chi) - Area covered by grass, usually well-maintained.
- 芝原 (Shibahara) - Green field with grass.
- 芝 (Shiba) - Grass used in gardens and parks.
- 緑の芝生 (Midori no shibafu) - Lush green grass, well-kept.
- 緑の庭 (Midori no niwa) - Green garden, landscaped space.
- 緑の草地 (Midori no kusachi) - Green field with grass, emphasizing the green color.
- 緑の野原 (Midori no nohara) - Open field, usually more spacious and broad.
- 緑の原野 (Midori no gen'ya) - Green natural area, without defined cultivation.
- 緑の草坪 (Midori no sosubō) - Small area of green grass, usually in limited spaces.
- 緑の芝地 (Midori no shiba-chi) - Well-maintained area covered with green grass.
- 緑の芝野 (Midori no shiba no) - Green field, reminiscent of a natural space with grass.
- 緑の芝庭 (Midori no shiba niwa) - Garden combined with green grass, emphasizing the lawn.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: しばふ shibafu
How to Write in Japanese - (芝生) shibafu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (芝生) shibafu:
Example Sentences - (芝生) shibafu
Below are some example sentences:
Tonari no shibafu wa aoku mieru
The grass on the side looks blue.
- 隣の - adjective meaning "neighbor"
- 芝生 - noun meaning "lawn"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 青く - adverb meaning "blue"
- 見える - verb meaning "to appear" or "to appear"
Shibafu ga utsukushii desu
The grass is beautiful.
The lawn is beautiful.
- 芝生 (shibafu) - gram
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 美しい (utsukushii) - pretty
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in the present tense
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