Japanese

ひよく
Meaning: fertile, rich (soil)
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Handwriting

肥
沃

Example sentences

Fertile soil spreads around this river.
この地方の土壌は肥沃だ。
The soil in this region is fertile.
隣国がこの肥沃な領土を覬覦している。
The neighboring country is eyeing this fertile territory.
かつては肥沃な大地だったが、長年の干ばつにより今や黄茅白葦の荒野となった。
It was once a fertile land, but due to years of drought, it has now become a desolate wasteland.
畿甸の地は肥沃で、古くから農業が盛んであった。
The land near the capital is fertile and agriculture has flourished since ancient times.

Usage Notes

Describes land that is rich in nutrients and good for growing crops.

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