Translation guide
A furrow is a long, narrow groove or trench, especially one made in the ground by a plow, or a deep wrinkle on the face. This guide covers how to express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
The learner wants to refer to the trench made by a plow in a field.
Refers to the ridge between furrows, but commonly used for the furrow/ridge system in farming. Often used in the phrase 畝を作る (to make furrows/ridges).
Make furrows in the field.
General word for groove, ditch, or trench. Can be used for a furrow, but is broader.
Dig furrows in the field.
Refers to the ridge between rice paddies, not exactly a furrow, but sometimes encountered in agricultural contexts.
Walk along the path between rice paddies.
The learner wants to describe a deep line on someone's forehead or face.
The learner wants to describe a groove made by something moving, like wheels or water.
畝 (うね) is specifically the ridge-and-furrow system in farming, while 溝 (みぞ) is a more general groove or ditch. In farming contexts, 畝 is more natural when talking about planting rows.
There are furrows (ruts) in the muddy road.