～園
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Suffix noun meaning 'garden', especially man-made. Attaches to other words to form compound nouns, e.g., 『動物園』 (doubutsuen, 'zoo').
Theme
User and their neighbor Yumi are chatting about local attractions while walking through their neighborhood park.
～園
えん
~ garden (suffix)
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Think of a 'garden' with a sign that says 『～園』 (en, '~ garden'). It sounds like 'en'—imagine entering a beautiful, man-made garden and saying 'en-ter the garden!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～園』 (en) is commonly used in names of gardens, parks, or zoos, such as 『動物園』 (doubutsuen, 'zoo') or 『植物園』 (shokubutsuen, 'botanical garden'). These places are often designed with traditional aesthetics and are popular for leisure.
Forms
Base: ～園Suffix noun meaning 'garden', especially man-made. Attaches to other words to form compound nouns, e.g., 『動物園』 (doubutsuen, 'zoo').