農薬
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Noun meaning pesticides or chemicals used in farming. Often appears in contexts related to agriculture, health, and environmental discussions. Example: 『農薬を使う』 (nouyaku o tsukau, 'to use agricultural chemicals').
Theme
User is visiting their friend Kenji, a farmer, to learn about organic farming practices. They are discussing the use of agricultural chemicals in modern agriculture.
農薬
のうやく
agricultural chemicals
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine a farmer spraying chemicals on crops to protect them from pests. 'No-yaku' sounds like 'no yuck' — you don't want yucky bugs on your plants, so you use agricultural chemicals!
Cultural Note
In Japan, the use of 『農薬』 (nouyaku, 'agricultural chemicals') is regulated to ensure food safety and environmental protection. Organic farming is becoming more popular, but conventional agriculture still relies on these chemicals to increase crop yields.
Forms
Base: 農薬Noun meaning pesticides or chemicals used in farming. Often appears in contexts related to agriculture, health, and environmental discussions. Example: 『農薬を使う』 (nouyaku o tsukau, 'to use agricultural chemicals').