芝生
NOUN
(1)
[/ʃiːbʌɯ̟i̥/ja-JP]
lawn
literal
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turf
literal
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grass field
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(The concept of well-maintained grassy areas often associated with parks or gardens may not have a single-word equivalent in ENGLISH.)
A cultivated area of closely mown grass, typically found in a garden, park, or sports field, maintained for aesthetic appearance or recreational use; a lawn or turf. While common translations exist like lawn or turf, the Japanese word often implies a more universally understood concept of a manicured grassy space, encompassing areas beyond just a private garden.
- 公園の芝生でピクニックをした。 — We had a picnic on the lawn in the park.
- この芝生は毎日手入れが必要です。 — This lawn needs daily maintenance.
- 子供たちが芝生で元気に遊んでいる。 — The children are playing energetically on the grass.