Translation and Meaning of: 茂る - shigeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 茂る (shigeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shigeru
Kana: しげる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: become thick; luxuriate; be luxurious
Meaning in English: to grow thick;to luxuriate;to be luxurious
Definition: The plants grow well.
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Explanation and Etymology - (茂る) shigeru
The word「茂る」(shigeru) is a Japanese verb that refers to the act of growing densely, especially concerning foliage, plants, or vegetation. This expression captures the image of lush and vibrant growth, typical of a forest or an intensely cultivated garden. When we refer to a landscape where plants are「茂る」, we are essentially saying that the vegetation has grown abundantly and vigorously.
Etymologically, 「茂る」 derives from the kanji 「茂」, which is composed of two main elements: the plant radical 「艹」 (kusakanmuri), indicating its relation to the vegetable world, and the phonetic part 「戊」, which suggests its sound and complements its meaning. This kanji itself brings to mind images of profuse growth, often associated with the strength and vitality of nature. The combination of elements in the kanji helps enrich the understanding of 「茂る」, attributing to it a connotation of potency and fullness.
The origin of the word dates back to ancient times in Japan, when interaction with nature was a crucial part of daily life. The expression 「茂る」 describes a widely observed natural phenomenon, such as in rice fields and dense forests, reflecting the importance of nature in the cultural development of Japan. Interestingly, Japanese proper names, like Shigeru, often carry the same kanji, paying a poetic tribute to the idea of growing strong and full of life. The availability of fields, forests, and well-kept gardens in various regions of Japan still today symbolizes the significance of this concept in Japanese culture.
Verbal conjugation of 茂る
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 茂る (shigeru)
- 茂り - Masu shape
- 茂れ - Imperative form
- 茂られる - Potential form
- 茂っている - Progressive form
- 茂った - Passed form
Synonyms and similar words
- 繁る (しげる) - Grow densely.
- いぶる (いぶる) - Smoke, add flavor.
- こさえる (こさえる) - Produce, create.
- こうこうとする (こうこうとする) - Shine brightly.
- みずみずしい (みずみずしい) - Fresh, vibrant.
- うっそうとする (うっそうとする) - Dense, full of vegetation.
- ふかふかする (ふかふかする) - Soft and light.
- ふさふさする (ふさふさする) - Full of fur or leaves.
- ふくらむ (ふくらむ) - Inflate, expand.
- ふくれる (ふくれる) - Swollen, to become bulky.
- ふつくしい (ふつくしい) - Extremely beautiful.
- ふとる (ふとる) - Gain weight.
- ほころぶ (ほころぶ) - Tear, to open up.
- ほころびる (ほころびる) - Start to tear, open up.
- ましている (ましている) - Radiating, irradiating something.
- もうける (もうける) - To profit, to gain benefit.
- もりあがる (もりあがる) - Get up, become excited.
- もりこむ (もりこむ) - Fill, accumulate.
- よく茂る (よくしげる) - Grow well and dense.
- あふれる (あふれる) - Overflow, go beyond the limits.
- あふれ出る (あふれでる) - Overflowing out.
- あふれ出す (あふれだす) - Start to overflow.
- あふれるばかり (あふれるばかり) - Until overflowing, very full.
- あふれ上がる (あふれあがる) - Rise by overflowing.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: しげる shigeru
How to Write in Japanese - (茂る) shigeru
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Example Sentences - (茂る) shigeru
Below are some example sentences:
Mori no hayashi ga shigeru
The forest is dense.
The forest grows.
- 森林 - forest
- が - subject particle
- 茂る - grow luxuriantly
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