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JLPT N29画 · 9 strokesradical 田grade 3freq #580

field, farm

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ハタ
  • バタ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • はた
  • はたけ

Mnemonic

Imagine a vast field (田) where farmers proudly showcase their lush crops, each representing the hard work put into their farm shaped like a giant 田.

About this kanji

The kanji 畑 represents fields or farms and is commonly associated with agriculture. It is primarily used as a noun, meaning a piece of land used for farming. You will often encounter it in expressions like 畑作 (はたさく), which refers to the cultivation of fields, and 作物畑 (さくもつばたけ), meaning cropland for crops. There's also the term 畑違い (はたちがい), which indicates something is unrelated to farming or a specific area of expertise. This kanji is a great example of how everyday life in rural Japan connects with language, reflecting the importance of agriculture in the culture.

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Example sentences

  • 彼は広い畑を持っている。

    He has a large farm.

Meanings across languages

English
field, farm
Tiếng Việt
cánh đồng, ruộng
日本語
한국어
밭, 농장
中文
田地, 农田
id
ladang, pertanian
th
ทุ่งนา, ฟาร์ม
es
campo, granja
fr
champ, ferme
de
Feld, Farm
pt
campo, fazenda

Common compounds

  • 畑違いはたちがいnot related to the field, out of one's element
  • 畑作はたさくcultivation of fields, field crops
  • 作物畑さくもつばたけcropland for crops

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