How to say 'Rice planting' in Japanese | 田植え

word

Meaning

Rice planting

Reading

Kanji

田Rice field 植Plant

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '田植え (たうえ)' refers to the act of planting rice seedlings in a paddy field. This term is deeply rooted in Japanese agriculture and culture, as rice has been a staple food in Japan for centuries. The process of '田植え' is typically carried out during the rainy season in early summer. For example: Rice planting is hard work「田植えは大変な仕事です」(たうえはたいへんなしごとです). They started rice planting early in the morning「彼らは朝早く田植えを始めました」(かれらはあさはやくたうえをはじめました). This term is often used in contexts related to farming, rural life, and traditional Japanese practices.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7184

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting