Translation guide
A plant variety produced in cultivation by selective breeding. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms used in horticulture and agriculture.
Referring to a plant variety that has been intentionally bred or selected for desirable traits, as used in gardening, farming, or botany.
The standard Japanese term for 'cultivar', literally 'cultivated variety'. Used in formal and technical contexts.
This cultivar is resistant to disease.
General term for 'variety' or 'breed'. Can refer to cultivars, but also to naturally occurring varieties. Context clarifies if it's cultivated.
Emphasizes that the variety was bred or developed, literally 'bred variety'. Used in agricultural research contexts.
In casual conversation, Japanese speakers often use 品種 (ひんしゅ) or simply the plant name followed by の種類 (のしゅるい, 'type'). The technical term 栽培品種 is mainly for written or academic contexts.
This rose variety smells nice, doesn't it?
Literally 'horticultural variety', often used interchangeably with 栽培品種, but emphasizes ornamental or garden plants.
A new cultivar was announced at the exhibition.
このトマトの品種は甘みが強い。
This tomato variety is very sweet.
This bred cultivar has a high yield.