Meaning
agriculture, farming
This character is widely used in contexts related to agriculture, rural life, farming economy, and environmental cultivation.
- 農業 — agriculture
- 農家 — farming household
- 農民 — farmer, peasant
- 農村 — rural village
- 農薬 — agricultural chemicals
- 農作物 — crops, agricultural produce
The kanji 農 combines elements representing tools (like 辰) and fields (田) to symbolize agricultural activity — tilling soil, planting crops, and cultivating the land. It reflects the essential role of farming in human society.
農業は 日本の重要な 産業です。
Agriculture is an important industry in Japan.
農薬を使いすぎないよう注意してください。
Please be careful not to overuse agricultural chemicals.
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