Translation guide
The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising livestock. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 農業 (のうぎょう). Depending on context, other terms like 農耕 (のうこう) or 農学 (のうがく) may be used for cultivation or the academic study of agriculture.
agriculture
The broad concept of agriculture as an industry or way of life, including crop cultivation and livestock raising.
The standard, all-encompassing term for agriculture. Used in everyday conversation, news, policy, and education.
Agriculture is thriving in Japan.
He runs a farm.
Focus on the act of cultivating land and growing crops, often in a traditional or technical sense.
Refers specifically to cultivation and tillage. Often used in historical, technical, or descriptive contexts about farming methods.
Agriculture has been practiced in this region since ancient times.
Agriculture as a field of science or academic discipline.
The academic or scientific study of agriculture. Used in university department names and research contexts.
He majored in agriculture at university.
Referring to agriculture as an economic sector or industry.
Means 'agricultural sector' or 'field of agriculture'. Common in business, policy, and economic discussions.
Technological innovation is advancing in the agricultural sector.
農業 (のうぎょう) is the general term for agriculture as an industry or practice. 農耕 (のうこう) emphasizes the physical act of cultivation and is often used in historical or technical descriptions. 農学 (のうがく) refers to the academic study of agriculture. Use 農業 for most everyday situations.