rich, luxuriant, moisten
On'yomi (音読み)
- ｼﾞ
- ｼﾞｮ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- しが.う
About this kanji
The kanji 滋 (ji) mainly means to moisten or to be rich and luxuriant, and it can be used as a verb or a noun. You might see it in the word 滋養 (じよう), which means nourishment, referring to food that promotes health. Another common example is 滋賀 (しが), which is a prefecture in Japan known for its beautiful landscapes. When used as a verb, 滋がる (しがる) means to be luxuriant, describing something that is lush and thriving. An interesting note is that this kanji conveys a sense of richness and abundance, often associated with nature.
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Example sentences
この地域は植物が滋生している。
This area is thriving with plants.
Meanings across languages
- English
- rich, luxuriant, moisten
- Tiếng Việt
- dưỡng, phong phú, tươi tốt
- 日本語
- 潤い, 豊かさ, 滋養
- 한국어
- 풍부한, 무성한, 습기
- 中文
- 丰富, 茂盛, 滋润
- id
- kaya, subur, melembapkan
- th
- อุดมสมบูรณ์, เขียวชอุ่ม, ทำให้ชุ่มชื้น
- es
- rico, lujoso, humedecer
- fr
- riche, luxuriant, humidifier
- de
- reich, üppig, Befeuchtung
- pt
- rico, luxuriante, umedecer
Common compounds
- 滋賀しがShiga (a prefecture in Japan)
- 滋養じようnourishment, nutrients
- 滋がるしがるto be luxuriant, to thrive
- 滋潤じじゅんmoisture, wetness
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