植物
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Base noun form. Refers to living organisms like trees, flowers, and grasses. Used in contexts like 『植物を育てる』 (shokubutsu o sodateru, 'to grow plants').
Theme
At a community garden, User and their neighbor Ken discuss gardening and the types of plants they are growing.
植物
しょくぶつ
plant / vegetation
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shokubutsu' (植物) growing in a garden — it sounds like 'shock-a-boot-sue' as if you're surprised by a plant boot! 'Shock-a-boot' → 植物 (shokubutsu, 'plant').
Cultural Note
In Japan, plants are highly valued in culture, such as in 『盆栽』 (bonsai, 'bonsai') art and 『花見』 (hanami, 'flower viewing') festivals. 『植物』 (shokubutsu) is a common term in science and daily life for all types of vegetation.
Forms
Base: 植物Base noun form. Refers to living organisms like trees, flowers, and grasses. Used in contexts like 『植物を育てる』 (shokubutsu o sodateru, 'to grow plants').