水田
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Base noun form. Refers specifically to a flooded field used for growing rice. Combines 『水』 (sui, 'water') and 『田』 (den, 'field').
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水田
すいでん
(water-filled) paddy field
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Picture a water-filled field for growing rice. 'Sui' means water, and 'den' sounds like 'den' in 'garden'—a water garden for rice. 'Water-den' → 水田 (suiden, 'paddy field').
Cultural Note
『水田』 (suiden, 'paddy field') is a key part of Japanese agriculture, especially for rice cultivation. Rice paddies are iconic in rural landscapes and are often featured in traditional art and festivals like 『田植え』 (taue, 'rice planting').
Forms
Base: 水田Base noun form. Refers specifically to a flooded field used for growing rice. Combines 『水』 (sui, 'water') and 『田』 (den, 'field').