Meaning and Usage
The kanji 田 (た) primarily means "rice field" or "paddy field," referring to the flooded fields where rice is cultivated. It is a common noun in Japanese and often appears in agricultural contexts.
Common Collocations
- 田んぼ (たんぼ): rice paddy; a very common word used in daily conversation.
- 田植え (たうえ): rice planting; a seasonal agricultural activity.
- 田の水 (たのみず): water in the rice field; important for irrigation.
Usage Notes
When using 田, it often appears in compound words related to rice farming. It is a concrete noun and usually used in rural or farming contexts. Learners sometimes confuse 田 with 畑 (はたけ), which means "dry field" or "vegetable field." Remember, 田 is specifically for wet rice fields.
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This word is neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese when discussing agriculture or rural life.